LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2008 Northwest 11th Drive
Florida, 32626
Levy County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured beside ice machine.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of kitchen near mop sink.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored directly on top of meat grinder in back of kitchen. Employee removed drink from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Frying oil stored directly on floor in kitchen at cookline. 2. Pans containing raw chicken and onions stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open behind building.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef removed from original packaging and wrapped in plastic stored on shelf directly above bag of frozen fries inside reach-in freezer near fryers. Employee removed the raw beef from over fries during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bottom shelf on interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee, Jimmy Sanchez, working at cookline without proof of food handler training. Mr. Sanchez signed the employee health reporting agreement on 03/04/2024 and was present during the last inspection.
- 11-26-1: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. Three new employees in kitchen without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector witnessed two of the three employees handling food and the third employee stated she does help prep food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two by four behind hand wash sink in dishwash area area and clothesline clips used for receipts are made of wood and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum take out trays or inverted or protected
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Steak over raw shrimp in walk-in-cooler. Employee placed steak with other beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine has build up of mold like substance/slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).