Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville
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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.
Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville last inspected?
- Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville had?
- Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville find?
- Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Munecas Downtown Taco Garden in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
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