El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe's latest score of 45 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing from hose Bibb under Handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Spray bottle with quaternary ammonia over 500ppm.
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (50F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler in back kitchen, other items were 41F or below. Cooler is set at 38F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato (131F - Hot Holding); cheese (130F - Hot Holding) items in display case, other items were above 135F, spoke to operator about placing items on time control. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex next to uncooked rice on storage shelf in the back of kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday, ham opened 3 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap at Handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding corn pastry on time.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on Three compartment sink no label, operator stated it is sanitizer.
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler at the back of kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 cutting boards with deep cut marks on shelf above Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 tile above Three compartment sink stained brown indicating an old leak.
36-32-5
23
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (112F - Hot Holding); beef patty (128F - Hot Holding); cheese patty (127F - Hot Holding) Items in display case warmer, items in warmer for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either turning warmer up higher or placing on time as a public health control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Potato 111F, yuca stick 103F. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Feb 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (112F - Hot Holding); beef patty (128F - Hot Holding); cheese patty (127F - Hot Holding) Items in display case warmer, items in warmer for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either turning warmer up higher or placing on time as a public health control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan (45F - Cold Holding) item in display reach in cooler at front counter, the sliding door on the right was cracked opened after operator refilled the case before inspection, door was fully closed so items could properly hold at 41F or below. cooked corn pastry (70F - Cold Holding); cooked cheese pastry (71F - Cold Holding) items in display cases at front counter at room temperature for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either holding these foods at 41F or below, 135F or above, or on time as a public health control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
70
Feb 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (112F - Hot Holding); beef patty (128F - Hot Holding); cheese patty (127F - Hot Holding) Items in display case warmer, items in warmer for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either turning warmer up higher or placing on time as a public health control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan (45F - Cold Holding) item in display reach in cooler at front counter, the sliding door on the right was cracked opened after operator refilled the case before inspection, door was fully closed so items could properly hold at 41F or below. cooked corn pastry (70F - Cold Holding); cooked cheese pastry (71F - Cold Holding) items in display cases at front counter at room temperature for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either holding these foods at 41F or below, 135F or above, or on time as a public health control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in walk in cooler that is currently not on/in use and 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of walk in cooler door, walk in cooler located in the back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed 1 in cabinet behind front counter, 1 on walk in cooler door latch, and 1 on small cooling rack outside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
61
Feb 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in walk in cooler that is currently not on/in use and 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of walk in cooler door, walk in cooler located in the back kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under Handwash sink in back kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (112F - Hot Holding); beef patty (128F - Hot Holding); cheese patty (127F - Hot Holding) Items in display case warmer, items in warmer for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either turning warmer up higher or placing on time as a public health control. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan (45F - Cold Holding) item in display reach in cooler at front counter, the sliding door on the right was cracked opened after operator refilled the case before inspection, door was fully closed so items could properly hold at 41F or below. cooked corn pastry (70F - Cold Holding); cooked cheese pastry (71F - Cold Holding) items in display cases at front counter at room temperature for 2 hours, spoke to operator about either holding these foods at 41F or below, 135F or above, or on time as a public health control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on Three compartment sink containing pink liquid, operator stated it was cleaner.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler behind front counter, fresco cheese, and ham in back reach in cooler in storage area opened a few days ago.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in kitchen. No soap at Handwash sink behind front counter. Operator placed missing items at sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on table above aluminum foil and plastic wrap rolls. Jacket hanging on clean dish rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small cutting boards hanging above Three compartment sink with deep cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door located at the end of hallway by restrooms, sun is shining through from the bottom indicating a door gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil on floor in back storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of the walk in cooler soiled behind 2 chest reach in freezers.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 10ppm, spoke to operator about remaking bucket.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container under prep table, operator stated it was sugar.
02D-01-5
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe.
How does El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Morro Bakery and Cafe by Sweet Yahwhe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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