Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville
Last inspected:
317 Sw 4 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville operated across 24 inspections from 2023 to December 2025, accumulating 157 total violations and averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, approximately 25% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent across the inspection history, with employee health policy cited in at least 5 inspections, management awareness issues in at least 4 inspections, and improper food handling or preparation documented repeatedly. In January 2024, a Warning was issued following 10 violations including employee health reporting, hand washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage. The facility returned to compliance on that citation by March 2024. Most recent inspections show improvement: July 2025 recorded 12 violations including repeated employee health policy findings, and the December 9, 2025 routine inspection was completed with no further action required, citing only 3 basic violations related to approved food sources.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville last inspected?
- Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville had?
- Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville find?
- Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville was most recently inspected on May 15, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Muneca's Taco Garden and Bar 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.
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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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