VECINOS

VECINOS has 6 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

208 West University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10913396

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets on floor by ice machine, operator moved buckets to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink at beginning of bar. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the keg cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled with black substance. Interior reach in freezer soiled with red juice. Repeat Violation

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8789798

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles towards the middle of bar. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink behind bar. Also missing soap and paper towels by sink next to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Interior reach in cooler in back area. Soda gun in the middle of the bar. Repeat Violation

6/27/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8654652

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8653504

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2-3 employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No change. **Time Extended**

4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8388079

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank behind bar area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under door in the back of bar. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked behind bar. Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor behind bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in warewashing areas.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden plywood behind bar not sealed. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20-30 flies flying in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar and in warewashing room. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 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. 2-3 employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink next to ice machine. Missing Handwash sign in womens bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles behind bar and in warewashing room. Repeat Violation

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8324880

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No change. Admin Complaint