Burrito Factory and Cantina
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Burrito Factory and Cantina, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Burrito Factory and Cantina's latest score of 100 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
02B-01-5
90
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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-04-5
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-05-6
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**
08A-20-5
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**
03B-01-6
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of cleaner stored on shelf next to dish machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups stored in bar area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
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**
14-01-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station next to bar area.
24-08-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager turned ice buckets over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum or go pans stored on kitchen shelf.
25-06-4
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.
08B-12-5
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**
06-01-5
22
Dec 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito Factory and Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito Factory and Cantina on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Burrito Factory and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Burrito Factory and Cantina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Burrito Factory and Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito Factory and Cantina have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burrito Factory and Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Burrito Factory and Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burrito Factory and Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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