Vecinos
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Vecinos, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Vecinos' latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
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. 2-3 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20-30 flies flying in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar and in warewashing room. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. 2-3 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink next to ice machine. Missing Handwash sign in womens bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles behind bar and in warewashing room. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank behind bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under door in the back of bar. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor behind bar.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in warewashing areas.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden plywood behind bar not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
39
Sep 7, 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: No change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Mar 17, 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 2023-03-17: No change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vecinos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vecinos on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Vecinos compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Vecinos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Vecinos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vecinos 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 Vecinos 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 Vecinos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vecinos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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