Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of the chest reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current sticker decal not posted.
50-09-4
90
Apr 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed: both employees are less then 31 days working, and do not have the Employee Reporting form. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: No change **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies near the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pork chunks sitting next to the flat top, 75°.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed, gloves on hands, preparing food, no hand wash as is evidenced by black water coming out of the hand wash sink spout when the inspector went to wash his hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: pork chunks at 75° next to the flat top. Multiple items of pork and beef over the flat top were below 107° hot holding.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: an empty gas can stored next to the bottled water. This was moved outside. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on a rack over the flat top: pork 96,107°, beef 102,85°. ALSO, chicken on the flat top 107°. All items cook prior to opening before lunch, per the cook. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed: when water is used in the hand wash sink, water pours on the ground outside from under the unit. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the flip top reach-in cooler cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a purse stored in the only hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed: both employees are less then 31 days working, and do not have the Employee Reporting form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: no visible soap at the hand wash sink. ALSO, no paper towels or drying devices visible. After the clutter was removed soap and paper towels were found. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: no hot water was produced when the hand wash sink hot water handle was turned on for over 45 seconds. Water at 78° was Observed. ALSO, no hot water at the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: half eaten corn on the cob stored on the flip top reach-in cooler. ALSO, an unsealed water bottle stored on a prep table by the window.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: plastic bottle water stored on the floor of the unit. ALSO, a loose lime was on the floor. And a bulk oil container was stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed the decal on the service side of the truck expired 6-1-2024.
50-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: a soiled apron stored next to and in the hand wash sink.
21-14-4
17
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
74
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate expired May 2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind the cooking equipment.
23-03-4
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board. Reach in cooler with pineapple juice that has leaked in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Handwash sink pipes under truck leaking onto ground when sinks are on, operator patched hole in line. **Corrected On-Site**
28-09-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks. Screening on serving window torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White Togo boxes on top shelf.
25-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided. Operator hung up on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers and reach in freezer and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen.
How does Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen 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 Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexi Cocina Mobile Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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