Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Public records show five inspections at Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 91, putting Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several gaskets and non-food contact surfaces to have an accumulation of debris and build-up in the main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC to clean gaskets and forma cleaning schedule to ensure that no accumulation or build-up can occur.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed serving plates and bowls to be stored uncovered where overhead contamination could occur. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. COS: Plates were moved to an area where they would not be exposed to any overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the 3-compartment sink faucet to leak when not in use. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to put in a repair order to ensure that sink will not leak.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a jug of whole milk, located in the walk-in cooler, to have a use by date of 3-29-25. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded the milk during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several gaskets and non-food contact surfaces to have an accumulation of debris and build-up in the main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC to clean gaskets and forma cleaning schedule to ensure that no accumulation or build-up can occur.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the lid to the dumpster to be broken off. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC to get dumpster, or lid, replaced to ensure that pests have no access to the trash.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two pans of raw beef and a pan of raw chicken to be cooling in the cooler drawer. Also observed a tub of shredded lettuce, located in the walk-in cooler, to be cooling while tightly covered. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to raw shrimp and fish and above ground beef, in the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw shrimp, raw fish and raw bacon to be stored in-between several ready to eat food items, located in the cooler drawer (grill prep area). Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be sto...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pan of raw shrimp to be cooling in the cooler drawer. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. COS: PIC voluntarily placed the pan of raw shrimp in an ice bath and placed it in the walk-in cooler. See temperature log for cooling curve.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
82
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine to have a reading of 0ppm Cl. Sanitizers using Chlorine should have a reading of 50-100ppm to ensure proper sanitizing of food and non-food contact surfaces. COS: PIC to set up 3-compartment sink for wash, rinsing and sanitizing of dishes until dish machine is in proper working order.
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish to still be in ROP state while thawed. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. COS: PIC voluntarily took fish out of ROP state during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a chick-fil-a milkshake to be sitting on top of the prep-top cooler, located in the main kitchen. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Employee voluntarily removed cup from food prep area during the inspection.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
82
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine to have an accumulation of black build-up. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC to clean ice machine at COB.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine and sanitizer buckets to have a reading of 0ppm Cl. Sanitizers using Chlorine should have a reading of 50-100ppm to ensure proper sanitizing of food and non-food contact surfaces. COS: Both the dish machine and sanitizer buckets were corrected and had a reading of 50-100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items in the walk-in to be stored uncovered. Except when cooling storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all food items during the inspections.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2.
How does Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.
Has Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 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 Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aurelio's Mexican Restaurant #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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