Burrito Famous
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Burrito Famous stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Burrito Famous on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
33
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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**
41-10-4
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**
11-27-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
16-37-1
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**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover for drain in front of ice machine next to side door.
29-18-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
08B-49-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over kitchen prep table next to dish machine.
35B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
25
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
53A-07-6
90
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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**
35A-02-6
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**
12A-07-5
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**
11-27-4
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.
22-02-4
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**
53A-07-6
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**
16-37-1
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building.
33-23-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk-in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor behind front counter.
36-22-4
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in dish area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. Manager stated dishes would be sanitized in three compartment sink until more sanitizer can be ordered for dish machine.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from front door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to,steam table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating burrito in front counter prep area. Manager had employee finish eating in dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager had employee wash, rinse and sanitize scoop. Employee placed scoop in pan on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light covers for light fixtures in kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of dry storage cabinet next to front counter reach-in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor across from office.
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burrito Famous last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burrito Famous on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burrito Famous?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burrito Famous.
How does Burrito Famous compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Burrito Famous most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Burrito Famous' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burrito Famous have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burrito Famous 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 Famous inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burrito Famous is inspected around two times per year on average.
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