TIPICOS LA CATRACHA

Food safety records indicate TIPICOS LA CATRACHA in GAINESVILLE has 2 inspections with a 3.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1606 Northwest 13th Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32609
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923260

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one has a food manager certificate for the establishment Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for three-compartment sink (chlorine)
  • 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. No staff have food handler training or certificate, and have been employed more than 60 days Warning
  • 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. No consumer advisory present. Inspector emailed operator a consumer advisory
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ).

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830062

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixtures in trailer.