Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland

Last inspected:

2008 Nw 11th Dr, Chiefland, FL 32626
Overview

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity in October 2020. The facility has accumulated 161 violations across 19 inspections since May 2022, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been chronic, appearing in nearly every inspection: proper hand and arm washing violations cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections. The state issued one disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines. Every inspection from August 2022 through September 2025 except one resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, indicating sustained non-compliance with food safety requirements. The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025 documented 27 violations (5 high-priority) with an administrative complaint recommended.

Most recent closure: October 27, 2020 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
168Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Comparison to Levy County Averages

This Facility 8.4 violations / inspection 8.4 violations per inspection
Levy County Avg 5.56 violations / inspection 5.56 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Levy County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity N/A

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2020052783 $400.00 Oct 27, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— 4 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland last inspected?
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland last shut down?
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland was last shut down on October 27, 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 Chiefland?
The most frequently cited violations at Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland had?
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland find?
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland ever been shut down?
Yes, Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland been fined?
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant in Chiefland has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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