Los Tacos De Mi Abuela
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Los Tacos De Mi Abuela has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Los Tacos De Mi Abuela on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding); pork (60F - Cold Holding) items in unit by door the bottom portion of air vents are blocked by bags of bread and large container of cheese causing the cold air to not distribute properly and the top air vents were not fully covered with containers causing the cold air to blow out of unit instead of staying within unit to keep food cold. cheese (46F - Cold Holding); tomato (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) items in unit by Three compartment sink, cooler blowing at 39F the bottom portion was very compact with food possibly causing the air not to flow throughout unit properly. Operator started moving items around properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around in truck.
35A-02-7
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front of Three compartment sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on prep table with burn marks.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by door.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door handles soiled on unit by back door.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 1 fly inside truck, serving window kept open.
35B-05-4
58
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walmart shopping bag holding tortillas touching food directly in reach in cooler by door.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) items in bottom portion of reach in cooler by door the bottom of cooler is packed with multiple food items possibly blocking the air flow of cooler, operator placed items in drink cooler with ice. Retemped cheese and pork below 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fruit juicer in Handwash sink, inspector moved to wash hands.
31A-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container holding cheese in reach in cooler by door the containers lid is cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under Three compartment sink has a small leak.
29-11-4
58
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in truck.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler by Handwash sink.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (51F - Cold Holding) item in cooler by door, employee had item out of fridge for an order but item was placed back in fridge with other items at 41F or below. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by flat top. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (54F - Cold Holding); onions jals cooked (87F - Cold Holding) employees stated that beef was brought out of cooler to season and start cooking, item sitting on counter. Cooked onions and jalepenos are cooked then set out on counter for lunch time, operator stated they are going to throw items away.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of potatoes in Handwash sink, employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Utilizing chlorine bleach.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees working on truck. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both boards on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
45
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: No change. 2 different employees present during inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. onions cooked (112F - Hot Holding); jalepenos cooked (84F - Hot Holding) sitting next to grill on cutting board in metal container, spoke to operator about keeping hot at 135 or above or using 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. beef tongue (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cheese constantly taken out of cooler for orders during lunch, tongue in bag on top of metal containers in the top portion of cooler, moved bag to the bottom part to contain cooler air. beans (51F - Cold Holding) sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) items in bottom portion of reach in cooler by sinks, operator stated items are taken out during lunch rush and placed back in cooler. All other items in cooler were 41 or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of tortillas and above uncut fruits/veggies in reach in cooler by door.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container holding shredded cheese with hinged handles. Paper towel wrapped around homemade tortillas in reach in cooler by door.
14-15-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit on shelf above reach in cooler by door.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off, employee turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled pots, pans, and utensils in Handwash sink, employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans prepared yesterday no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table by cutting board. Opened bottle drink on top shelf in reach in cooler by sinks.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 1 plate of tacos next to cutting boards and 1 on cutting board of reach in cooler employee stated that those tacos were the employees lunches.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cucumbers, onions, and potatoes on floor near grill/back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled cooler by sinks.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked tripe in bag thawing on prep table at room temperature.
06-01-5
17
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Tacos De Mi Abuela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Tacos De Mi Abuela on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Tacos De Mi Abuela?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Tacos De Mi Abuela.
How does Los Tacos De Mi Abuela compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Los Tacos De Mi Abuela most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Los Tacos De Mi Abuela's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Tacos De Mi Abuela have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Tacos De Mi Abuela 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 Los Tacos De Mi Abuela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Tacos De Mi Abuela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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