El Indio Real Mexican Food
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited El Indio Real Mexican Food 11 times, with records going back to 2022. El Indio Real Mexican Food was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream (53,54F - Cold Holding) in ice cream dispensing machine, person in charge stated they refilled containers not long ago with cooler door open. Ice bags added around containers. Retemped items no change. pico (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44,46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)items in reach in cooler towards front counter on cook line, operator placed ice bags on items. Items had dropped in temperature but not quite to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Ice cream mix 57,61 in ice cream machine, employees placed bags of ice around ice cream mix containers. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (53F - Cold Holding) item in cooler with ice at front counter, operator added more ice to fully surround food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located at mop sink with small black hose attached.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small portion cup in bulk salt container, operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on back prep table by plastic wrap. Employee beverage on rack above single service portion cups. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on rack above single service portion cups at walk up togo window. Employee phone on top of boxes containing tortillas. Operator moved phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Some plastic handles to spoons are melted/in disrepair. Some plastic containers with the corners that have broken off, operator started to discard containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance on shelf by ice cream machine, operator labeled as sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for three compartment sink. Owner placed hook on shelf to keep hose nozzle above flood rim. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand washing sink next to office. Employee dumped ice in hand washing sink next to office.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Owner purchased thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor in managers office. Manager placed rice on shelf in managers office. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching pico in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed spoon in pico properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf across from cook line grill. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Owner closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at registers turned around out on gloves then started cooking food without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At Three compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on soda hookup hose, operator moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red and white container with no handle stored with French fries in cooler on cooks line.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of reach in cooler by Handwash sink on cooks line and drink in cooler over OJ container, operator moved all beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sauce dispensing handles touching cheese and pico in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
47
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1/4 container of Pico de gallo in flip-top make table cooler near drive thru window at 45F. Ambient temperature of the flip-top make table cooler was 45. Person in charge advised that the Pico de gallo had been there more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1/4 container of Pico de gallo in flip-top make table cooler near drive thru window at 45F. Ambient temperature of the flip-top make table cooler was 45. Person in charge advised that the Pico de gallo had been there more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on middle shelf above boxes of chips in kitchen. Employee removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on boxes and shelves.
14-69-4
64
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab top of shirt to wipe nose and then proceed to the flip-top make table cooler to prepare an order without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager spoke to employees about washing their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles hanging on prep table facing food contact surface. Manager removed spray bottles from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dishwash area full with containers and tops.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( sanitizer ).Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on soda syrup boxes. Manager removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted on cook line. Manager inverted trays **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
42-01-4
47
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags of raw chicken stored on shelf over bags of raw beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee drinking from a cup and resume food preparation without washing hands. Also, observed female employee touch her face and resume food preparation without washing her hands. Also, observed male employee touch his pants and continue food preparation without washing his hands and changing gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with block, mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Female employee drinking from small cup near fountain machine
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans and trays on office storage shelves contained water. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Jug of oil on floor at end of cook-line. Also, observed a case of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat cooked black beans. Also, buckets of lettuce stored on floor of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pressurized CO tank is not secured to the wall.
51-11-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Indio Real Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Indio Real Mexican Food on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Indio Real Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Indio Real Mexican Food.
How does El Indio Real Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
El Indio Real Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has El Indio Real Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Indio Real Mexican Food have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Indio Real Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Indio Real Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Indio Real Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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