El Indio 34 St
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at El Indio 34 St stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in portioned bags over sealed veggie patties in reach in freezer in storage room, operator moved raw beef below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on mop sink the label is no longer readable, operator labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack in back storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. The back rubber piece is soiled behind ice cream dispensing nozzles next to slushee machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Pink cutting board on drying shelf with multiple cut marks. Large lid is cracked on top of pico container in walk in cooler.
14-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm in sanitizer bucket behind front counter, operator added bleach 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on dry storage shelf, operator stated it is sugar he then labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10ppm, operator added more bleach, retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed raw chicken on grill then changed gloves, no handwash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (45F - Cold Holding) item in the top portion of cooler on top of other containers, employee placed item in the bottom portion of cooler, retemped at 42. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee certificate expired 10/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One pink cutting board with cut marks and the corner is broken off.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean rack in dry storage with sticker residue. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink near ice cream area.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 red/white containers no handles used as scoops in fries. Operator moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag of items on shelf next to Togo items and over large bins of chips. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Jul 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler in side room, operator moved chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, cooler had frozen over, unable to tell how long food had been higher than 41F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (44,45F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, operator stated truck delivery had arrived a few hours prior to inspection, door left open, items by door. Operator cracked lids. ice cream (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, cooler had been frozen over, unable to tell how long food had been out, see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside Handwash sink by Three compartment sink. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink at front counter, operator replaced towels. Hand wash sign missing from outside bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on top of microwave. Drink on table by single service Togo boxes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal lunch and drink in reach in cooler across from fryer, operator labeled and moved to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The area around the stove top handles in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On some plastic containers on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
43
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired, operator has blank certificates to re certify. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Blank books in hand, has not filled them out yet **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the red/green hot sauce by the drive thru window and adjacent to the dining room, lacking a date and time mark on the chart. The adjusted time was added.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 staff involved with food processing, no Certified Food Manager. One of the managers came at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed knives and forks by the drive Thru window, are not inverted.
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Indio 34 St last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Indio 34 St on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Indio 34 St?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Indio 34 St.
How does El Indio 34 St compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
El Indio 34 St most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has El Indio 34 St's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Indio 34 St have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Indio 34 St means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Indio 34 St inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Indio 34 St is inspected around three times per year on average.
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