La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville
Last inspected:
125 Nw 23 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609La 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.
La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
La Cocina De Abuela in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
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
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 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
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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