La Pasadita
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
67
Score
La Pasadita has been inspected 19 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 16 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reaching cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezer in back room soiled with food debris. Interior microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area, soiled food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No change. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler near your front door, employee fruit on shelf over drinks . In reach in cooler in server station, strawberries and cream on shelf over condiments. In reach in cooler in back room, cabbage on top of pan of sauce. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No change. **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bin containing dough in reach in cooler broken. Deflector plate in ice machine broken. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No change. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large chunk of ice on bag chicken in reach in freezer and around door of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No change. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris and dust. Fan in prep area heavily soiled with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No change. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Several holes around door trim at back door near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Hole near bottom of door. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from hand wash sink on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No change. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bin of chicken not covered in walk in cooler with large ice chunks through out. Stop sale issued. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in air handler closet near server station. Seven rodent droppings on floor under cooking equipment in kitchen area. Ten rodent droppings on floor under reach in cooler, dish machine, and prep table in prep room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Approximately 20 rodent droppings in air handler closet near server station. Five rodent droppings on floor under dish machine, and prep table in prep room. Two rodent droppings on floor near back door by ice machine. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located in back storage room, pan of raw ground beef over container of sour cream. In reach in freezer in back room, raw pork in bins stored over mango and fries. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw chicken on shelf over steak Also, employee preparing raw meats on prep table over sliced onions, and bag of onions. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Male employee touched soiled towel then stirred queso without washing his hands. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No food prep being done at this time. Did not observe during this onspection **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reaching cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezer in back room soiled with food debris. Interior microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area, soiled food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and mop in front of hand sink near dry storage. This was moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate provided missing certificate number of trainer - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris and dust. Fan in prep area heavily soiled with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Several holes around door trim at back door near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in pan with stickers still attached in make table on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White trays on cookline not inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Lids on counter not inverted. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two towels on cookline heavily soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of cooler in server station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of pork, chicken and chilis not covered in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce on shelf over cut onions in back room reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from hand wash sink on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout food prep area, cook line, and storage room, tiles are acoustic. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired 6/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler near your front door, employee fruit on shelf over drinks . In reach in cooler in server station, strawberries and cream on shelf over condiments. In reach in cooler in back room, cabbage on top of pan of sauce. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bin containing dough in reach in cooler broken. Deflector plate in ice machine broken. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large chunk of ice on bag chicken in reach in freezer and around door of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside beans in back room. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield hanging from ceiling in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
18
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
10
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
20
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
11
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Dish machine, 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: No change. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from dish machine: pork (52F - Cooling). Employee stated pork cooked the previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from dish machine: pork (52F - Cooling). Employee stated pork cooked the previous day.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Milk stored in reach-in cooler across from kitchen ice machine dated 1/27/2025.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside and put on gloves to handle food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Flan stored in reach-in cooler across from kitchen ice machine.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cheese sauce in reach-in cooler across from dish machine. Manager moved cheese to another area of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of gas stored next to bins of beans in back of kitchen. Employee removed container of gas during inspection. **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. No written procedure available. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in cooler and steam table. Microwave on shelf above cook line reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. No proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes stored in reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager stated tomatoes prepared two days earlier.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining room area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches on glue trap next to reach-in freezer in dry storage area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on cook line. Spray bottle of oil on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood on shelf across from ice machine.
14-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in restroom across from dining drink area.
32-23-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomatillo sauce in reach-in cooler across from walk-in freezer. Manager placed cover on sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and tiles dusty throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above soda box station in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Employee moved tongs to top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on kitchen ice machine. Employee removed scoop and returned scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cases of cooking oil on shelf across from kitchen ice machine.
40-06-5
8
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 10 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from dish machine. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area and began putting away clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to prep sink, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of great stuff stored next to spices on prep table across from dish machine. Manager removed container of great stuff. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer for reach-in cooler in storage area reading 50F, actual temperature is 39F. **Repeat Violation**
05-05-4
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in cook line hand washing sink. Pan stored in hand washing sink next to back door.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a dish machine and removed their three compartment sink from dish area. **Warning**
51-12-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Five of nine employees missing proof of their reporting responsibilities.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee probe thermometer reading 48F when calibrated. Employee calibrated thermometer, thermometer reading 32F when calibrated. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has training for four employees, manager stated the establishment employs nine employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of flan stored in reach-in cooler across from kitchen ice machine. Manager stated flan prepared the previous morning. Manager placed proper date mark on flan. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used to scoop spices on cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelf across from kitchen reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dish area dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from dish machine. Manager removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in dining room wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from kitchen ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing behind dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cook line reach-in cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching beans stored in barrels across from back door. Manager placed scoops in beans properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in kitchen across from dish machine.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of kitchen reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef and pork stored in reach-in cooler across from dish machine.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of dirty water next to kitchen ice machine.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of spice on cook line.
02D-01-5
8
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored next to case of cooking oil on bottom shelf of prep table next to three compartment sink. Employee moved case of cooking oil to shon cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); crawfish (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cooler was working properly at 11 am. Employee moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee placed raw beef on grill and proceeded to handle tin foil to place food items in without washing hands and changing gloves. Man had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle bottles of prepared salsa without washing hands. Manager had employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over shredded lettuce in reach-in cooler across from kitchen ice machine. Employee placed pork on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from dining area, put on gloves and began preparing food on make line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Items in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: chicken (45F - Cooling); beans (45F - Cooling); pork (46F - Cooling); shrimp (45F - Cooling). Employee stated items were prepared the previous day.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: chicken (45F - Cooling); beans (45F - Cooling); pork (46F - Cooling); shrimp (45F - Cooling). Employee stated items were prepared the previous day.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink not working.
05-05-4
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/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee certificates available, restaurant employs ten employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard underneath spices on dry storage shelf.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents in prep area of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line grill. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of strawberry electrolyte stored in reach-in cooler next to back door.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor next to kitchen ice machine. Employee placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line grill. Can rack in dry storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pico stored in reach-in cooler across from back door. Pan of peppers,beef and pork in reach-in freezer located in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
12
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while answering phone and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of window cleaner stored next to tomatoes on shelf next to hand washing sink located next to ice machine. Employee moved tomatoes to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in dining room without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over smoked sausage in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave above reach-in cool across from fryers. Cutting board on steam table counter. Backside of deflector plate inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan stored in reach-in cooler across from walk-in freezer. Employee stated item prepared on 10/1. Employee placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade stored in reach-in cooler across from walk-in freezer. Employee removed Gatorade from cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor next to walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle hanging on oven handle. Employee placed ladle in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go contorted on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Peppers in walk-in freezer. Manager rewrapped peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored above pico and sliced tomatoes in reach-in cooler across from back door. Employee placed unwashed peppers on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
27
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: diced tomatoes (51F - Cooling). Manager stated item was diced the previous afternoon. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: diced tomatoes (51F - Cooling). Manager stated item was diced the previous afternoon.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over fries in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy pepper stored on prep table across from cook line grill. Manager discarded pepper. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean utensils without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: beef (55F - Cooling); pork (62F - Cooling). Manager stated items prepared the previous afternoon.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: beef (55F - Cooling); pork (62F - Cooling). Manager stated items prepared the previous afternoon. **Warning**
03D-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. Three employee training certificates expired.
53B-14-5
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided written procedure to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle to tea machine in wait station. Microwave on cook line. Cutting board on cook line steam table stained. Deflector plate inside of ice machine next to back door.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of fruit stored in hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bag from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/. Eight employees working with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan stored in reach-in cooler across from ice machine next to back door. Manager stated flan prepared on 5/15. Manager added proper date to item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of cooking oil on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados without taking off the stickers.
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Steaks in reach-in freezer located in dry storage area with can rack.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drains outside of the back door.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from three compartment sink. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf of table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning salsa in dining room.
08B-48-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chips on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster in corner of parking lot missing lid.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine next to back door. Manager had employee wash,rinse and sanitize scoop. Employee placed scoop in pan on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine next to back door.
23-03-4
11
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm in the 3 compartment sink. This was dumped and refreshed to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened Friday, per staff, no date. A date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of a quaternary amonia test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed the adoption of a walk-in cooler and space where the mop sink is now located. This is at the end of dry storage.
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign at the bar hand wash sink. A sign was emailed to the owner.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the blade for the can opener is not sharp. ALSO, the gasket for the 2 door reach-in cooler is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed pedialyte stored over sauce in the wait station 2 door reach-in cooler. This was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license is not available for review.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pasadita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pasadita on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pasadita?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Pasadita.
How does La Pasadita compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
La Pasadita most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has La Pasadita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Pasadita have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Pasadita 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 La Pasadita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pasadita is inspected around six times per year on average.
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