BOCA FIESTA/THE PALOMINO
With 8 documented inspections, BOCA FIESTA/THE PALOMINO in GAINESVILLE has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
232 SE 1 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/30/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10982745
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : on the double door flip top, in between the lids an accumulation of debris. This was cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed : the wall behind the dish wash machine is soiled.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : an orange on the floor in the bar area, for an undetermined amount of time.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade has dried food debris on it. This was moved to dish. Observed : the ice machine shroud edge has dark foreign substance on it. Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed : the newest version of the menu lacks a consumer advisory. A consumer advisory was placed at the front door, staff will address at the point of order, manager will make return address size labels to add to the menu. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed : some copied certificate, non original. Observed : erasure marks on some dates.
9/2/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10982602
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10912438
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 3 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in walk in cooler the paint is starting to chip off exposing rust.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line with standing water in the bottom.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above/around dish machine area.
- 53B-01-5: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 employee certificates expired 3/2025. Warning
12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8820660
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hanging pot rack above reach in cooler on cooks line. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. Fan sitting on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large plastic containers on top shelf across from dish machine area. Metal container on clean dish rack in back hallway.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans 11/25, pico 11/23&11/25, pork 11/25, steak 11/26, Mac n cheese 11/26, vegan Mac n cheese 11/25.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing from the bottom of the splitter that was added to the mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior deflector plate inside ice machine.
7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8820359
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8773306
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 6 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Underneath back storage shelf by back door. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer lid is not smooth easily cleanable. Food shelving in walk in cooler the paint is peeling and shelves starting to rust.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind clean dish rack in back room.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Back liquor room the shelving is wooden but not sealed.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler, operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4: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. Operator stated dish machine had not been used for a few hours but after running dishwasher machine twice and priming sanitizer line was still not dispensing properly. Warning
2/13/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8518868
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 5 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer lid rusted. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line the corner is melted/warped.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Inside chest reach in freezer.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On lids and plastic containers on clean dish rack.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers on cooks line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen the walls have dust starting to build up.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies flying around bar area.
10/5/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8372204
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in freezer in kitchen
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted. Manager discarded top filter and stored other filters in plastic. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Lemons, lines, Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Sauces, coleslaw,agave) in walk in cooler
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one container of cooked Chicken kept in the walk-in-cooler overnight at 46F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one container of cooked Chicken kept in the walk-in-cooler overnight at 46F.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.