Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer
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201 Sw Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer operates a 64-seat permanent food service establishment that has accumulated 301 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on March 13, 2020 for rodent activity. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines.
High-priority violations have been pervasive throughout the facility's inspection history. Handwashing violations—including improper hand/arm washing and deficient handwashing facilities—appeared in 9 of the past 8 inspections alone, indicating a systemic failure in a foundational food safety control. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 7 of the past 8 inspections, demonstrating persistent non-compliance with basic containment requirements. Management awareness violations (cited in 2023 inspections) and shell stock handling violations (cited repeatedly across 2023–2025) further indicate gaps in operational oversight and shellfish-specific protocols.
The facility received administrative complaint recommendations on April 8, 2024 and December 12, 2023, signaling formal enforcement escalation beyond routine inspection findings. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 documented 33 violations, including 3 high-priority findings (employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory), yet was closed as "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." Prior inspections on October 20, 2025 and March 27, 2025 also yielded double-digit violation counts despite no-further-action dispositions, suggesting violations are neither corrected nor escalated to formal closure or enforcement.
Most recent closure: March 13, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer: Emergency Closure History (1)
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020013905 | $400.00 | Mar 13, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer last inspected?
- Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer last shut down?
- Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer was last shut down on March 13, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer?
- The most frequently cited violations at Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer had?
- Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer find?
- Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer ever been shut down?
- Yes, Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer been fined?
- Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Archer has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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