El Indio Commissary Kitchen

5021D Nw 34 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

El Indio Commissary Kitchen appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so El Indio Commissary Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice overnight (47-51F - Cooling) operator stated rice is cooked then cooled in walk in freezer then placed in walk in cooler until ready to portion out, operator does not temp rice before moving item to cooler from freezer, items were sitting in cooler overnight, unable to verify if item was properly cooled down to 41F before moved to cooler. See stop sale.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice overnight (47-51F - Cooling) 2 pans.

01B-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle directly touching uncooked black beans, employee removed handle from touching food. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Box of light bulbs and first aid kit on shelf above seasoning in prep area, employee moved items to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution in Three compartment sink soiled with food debris.

16-05-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot on floor in front of Handwash sink by Three compartment sink. Aluminum pan in same Handwash sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to Three compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Wrench set on top of canned green chiles in prep area, operator moved tools. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Cardboard boxes of avocados over shredded carrots and chopped cilantro in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10ppm. Operator added more bleach and spoke to employees about using cold water instead of hot. 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-42-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored next to the counter top stove and over small ware. The sprays were moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with an accumulation of food debris. This was disassembled and moved to the sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee drinks stored on the dry storage rack and microwave. These were moved to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Indio Commissary Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Indio Commissary Kitchen on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Indio Commissary Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Indio Commissary Kitchen.

How does El Indio Commissary Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

El Indio Commissary Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has El Indio Commissary Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Indio Commissary Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Indio Commissary Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Indio Commissary Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Indio Commissary Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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