LATIN FOOD BLESSINGS
7249 Northwest 4th Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of Worcestershire sauce stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed Worcestershire sauce on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Back of cook line oven.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of shrimp in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Employee placed lid on pan. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid on floor across from back door.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: butter (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter left on counter and was placed in walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken . Manager moved butter to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in front counter hand washing sink. Manager removed cup during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle underneath three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor next to three compartment sink. Manager cleaned up dead roach during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar next to front counter coffee machine.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager discarded cheese during inspection. 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: beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 1:00 pm. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated tomatoes prepared the previous evening. Manager unable to state that tomatoes had cooled properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated tomatoes prepared the previous evening. Manager unable to state that tomatoes had cooled properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket next to three compartment sink,200+. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bags of cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager stated chicken prepared the previous morning.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at three compartment sink. Manager added bleach water label to bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning fries in hallway next to restrooms. Manager had employee move portioned fries to freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine next to three compartment sink. Hood vents over cook line grill greasy.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction proof for shrimp in ceviche. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over portioned cooked rice in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken below cooked rice. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pepper ace in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Raw fish stored over cooked rice and portioned sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager moved all fish to bottom shelves of coolers. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: rice (45F,46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); veal (45F - Cold Holding); pork (46F). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at opening, door to walk-in cooler open frequently. Manager opened door to adjacent walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in front counter cooler: rice pudding (45F,46F,45F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared two days prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in front counter cooler: rice pudding (45F,46F,45F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared two days prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on co9k line, 200+ ppm. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer for walk-in cooler reading 30F, ambient temperature of walk-in cooler 44F. 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 test kit available. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots stored on floor beneath three compartment sink. Manager placed pots on three compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line utensils stored in 126F water. Manager turned heat up on grill to increase the water temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in walk-in cooler: rice (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item prepared the previous day.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in walk-in cooler: rice (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item prepared the previous day.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in walk-in cooler stored in to go bag.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in walk-in cooler: butter (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in front counter reach-in cooler: whipped topping (45F,44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler reading 32F, ambient temperature of cooler 49F.
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator no chart with test kit. Inspector provided operator with chart. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. No proof of employee reporting agreements. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).