How many health inspections has MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN had?

MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN ever been shut down?

No, MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN?

The most frequently cited violations at MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.

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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN

317 SW 4 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: STEAMERS INC · License: SEA1103565

MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN in Gainesville, FL has 22 inspections on record with 152 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

152Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 3, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jan 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 15, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 19, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 11, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 18, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Alachua County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.49.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN had?: MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN ever been shut down?: No, MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN?: The most frequently cited violations at MUNECAS DOWNTOWN TACO GARDEN are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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