How many health inspections has EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD had?

EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD ever been shut down?

No, EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD?

The most frequently cited violations at EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD

407 NW 13 ST, Gainesville, FL 326012901

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OSPINA ENTERPRISES INC · License: SEA1102364

EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD in Gainesville, FL has 26 inspections on record with 147 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 14, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Apr 14, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 13, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 6, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 14, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Alachua County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.49.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD had?: EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD ever been shut down?: No, EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD?: The most frequently cited violations at EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.

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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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