Mi Apa Latin Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
86
Score
Mi Apa Latin Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Mi Apa Latin Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cracked eggs rinsed hands without soap and put on gloves to handle to go containers. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on shelf above mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop in pan of lettuce in prep are reach-in cooler. Manager placed scoop in pan correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from mop sink. Manager returned pans to dish area to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
70
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored next to kitchen ice machine. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in walk-in cooler. Manager stated there is a work order in for repairing floor in walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink next to back door draining slowly.
29-20-5
86
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer next ice machine: cheese danish (109F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager began to reheat danish. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from warmer next to ice machine. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Interior of microwave on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tiles missing next to mop sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in cabinets behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 50+ seat, only 40 on the license. Include outside seating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: This was signed off with Waste water. Fire department wants up to date plans. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Apa Latin Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Apa Latin Cafe on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Mi Apa Latin Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mi Apa Latin Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mi Apa Latin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Apa Latin Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Apa Latin Cafe 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 Mi Apa Latin Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Apa Latin Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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