La Maracucha Venezuelan Restaurant
1023 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103859
Only a licensing inspection is on record. Grades start with the first routine inspection.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitLicensing inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed : hand sanitizer stored on the front line reach-in cooler. This was moved to the employee shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Observed : a partial gallon of milk, opened 3 days ago per the owner, no use by date. The date was added.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Observed : the test strips on hand did not indicate a change from dry to test.
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed : 3 drinks on the first prep table in the kitchen. These were moved to the bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Observed : duct tape used to seal the box/container that the mixer sits on.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed : lack of a hand wash sign at the front line hand wash sink.
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Observed : lack of a self closer on the restroom door.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed : when the back door is locked, daylight shows through from the top and bottom.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed : a back pack stored on the front line wire rack(behind the restroom) over to go and silverware pouches. The back pack was moved below.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. Observed : a LP gas grill size tank stored under the back wall oven.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.