La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville

Last inspected:

125 Nw 23 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Overview

La Cocina de Abuela in Gainesville has accumulated 258 violations across 31 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 10 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 9 inspections. The facility received one administrative complaint recommendation in September 2025 after an inspection documenting 45 violations, including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, hand washing, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures. A second administrative complaint was recommended following the January 2025 inspection. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on January 16, 2025, noting that a portable fire extinguisher gauge was in the red zone. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 found 27 violations and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
258Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 8.3 violations / inspection 8.3 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2017010506 $160.00 Feb 27, 2017 Miami (Doral)

La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.

La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— 5 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 8 inspections33 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville last inspected?
La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville had?
La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville find?
La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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 La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville been fined?
La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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