BURRITO FAMOUS
3412 West University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover for drain in front of ice machine next to side door.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table across from front counter. Manager removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee coffees stored in reach-in cooler next to front counter reach-in freezer. Manager placed coffees in pan marked for employees only. Corrected On-Site
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over kitchen prep table next to dish machine.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: steak (44F - Cold Holding); slaw (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chlorine sanitizer stored above spices on shelf across from walk-in cooler. Manager moved sanitizer below spices. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board stored above three compartment sink. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep sink. Deflector plate inside of ice machine next to side door. Cutting board on front counter reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit available. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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. One employee out of ten employees have proof of employee training.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-07-6: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 certified food manager for establishment, manager's certification expired on 5/30/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: No manager certification available, manager stated they are scheduled to take the test on 1/5/2024. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk-in cooler torn.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor behind front counter.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and door frame of reach-in cooler next to office. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put on gloves without washing hands before preparing order. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in dish area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to steam table.
- 53A-07-6: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 certified food manager for establishment, manager's certification expired on 5/30/2023. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).