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BURRITO FACTORY AND CANTINA

Based on 7 health inspections, BURRITO FACTORY AND CANTINA in GAINESVILLE has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7 SE 1 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13586306

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on the menu has raw lime juice marinated fish with no asterisk by item. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13580278

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple filters missing above grill, employee stated they took them down to clean and has not placed back.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled with dust in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Handwash sink by swinging door in kitchen behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 15 flies on soiled cutting board on bottom shelf of prep table in back of kitchen and 5 flies on bag of onions in dry storage area. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo thank you bags used to store tortillas directly on cooks line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked portions of pork in small reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw beef and raw chicken over ice cream in white standup reach in freezer by prep area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) item in small reach in cooler on cooks line, other items were 41F or below, employee closed cooler lid. -sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ceviche (45F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) items in large reach in cooler on cooks line, the top portion was missing containers, allowing cold air to escape from cooler while lid was opened, employee added ice to cooler to rapidly drop in temperature. -beans (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, the walk in cooler door was left cracked opened for a time, other items in walk in cooler were at 43F. Operator closed door tightly to contain cold air. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen margarita machine dispensing nozzles soiled with slime substance. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle in Handwash sink by kitchen swinging door. Multiple juice bottles in Handwash sink behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on the menu has raw lime juice marinated fish with no asterisk by item. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ 4 employees present no certified manager present.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by dish machine.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on chemical storage shelf no label. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507020

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated it was cold this morning, he moved items to other cooler to rapidly drop in temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Chicken 49F, lettuce 50F. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930611

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in flour container, operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table by cutting board and vegetables being cut, employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat over single service cups on rack in storage room.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa on floor in walk in cooler. Flour on floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1 pair of tongs on oven door handle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior white reach in freezer. Walk in cooler fan guards. Walk in cooler food racks. Reach in freezer exterior soiled outside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with original sticker still attached, operator discarded avocado. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Handwash sink at beginning of cooks line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container in dry storage room, operator stated it was flour.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of vitamin gummies on clean dish rack, operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you togo bags with tortillas directly in bag.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated it was cold this morning, he moved items to other cooler to rapidly drop in temperature. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by ice machine contains beer bucket and rag, employees moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by dish machine.
  • 53B-13-5: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. Kitchen staff has been employed a few months per operator, no certificates available.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging by dish machine no label. Repeat Violation
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 large propane tanks, 1 in kitchen by flat top and 1 behind bar.

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801491

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733687

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop soup base stored on shelf in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station next to bar area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of queso stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Employee placed queso on shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager turned ice buckets over. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum or go pans stored on kitchen shelf.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamales stored in reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink. Onions stored on top shelf in walk-in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger thawing at room temperature. Manager placed hamburger under cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over lemons in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over corn dogs in cook line grill drawers. Manager had employee moved chicken to bottom grill drawer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager had employee move ground beef to bottom shelf.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on kitchen oven: beans (109F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed on oven one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed beans on stove top to reheat, 173. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups stored in bar area hand washing sink.
  • 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. No proof of any training. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of cleaner stored on shelf next to dish machine.

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728846

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed