Mi Sazon Latino Centro America
12210 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 1150380
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection3 high priority, 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-36
- Administrative complaint on Sep 1, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score44
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 5, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Both sinks produce 81° water, even after multiple testing.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 2, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No change
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Observed : water at the hand wash sink was 87°. complies* Water at the 3 compartment sink is 87°, time extended. Time Extended
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
No change,
More time given
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
No change
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall/floor.
No change
More time given
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Observed white paper towels in contact with ready to eat prepped vegetables.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed : 2 cans or Raid, household, on the trailer. These cannot be used inside.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026. The unit was open and operating with the flashing open sign.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate5
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed : lack of a probe thermometer on the unit.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Observed : the hand wash sink only had 81° water. ALSO, the 3 compartment sink did not have water reaching 110°. A switch was toggled, still no complying hot water.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed : a jug of water in the only hand wash sink. The water was removed.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed : no paper towels by the hand wash sink. Paper towels were moved to the hand wash sink area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed lack of proof of any training.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed : raw onion not stored 6" off the floor. These were moved to a shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Observed : the wood over the flat top is not sealed.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall/floor.
Observed : by the door, the floor has open access to the outside(where the waste water is discharged.)
Code 50, Current license displayed: 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.
Observed lack of minimum 2" numbers on the service window side of the truck. They should be placed to wear no customer standing in front of the window nor the window open or closed, will not block the numbers being seen by the street.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed the last inspection was not on the unit.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.