Vecinos
208 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103637
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic-28
- Administrative complaint on Aug 12Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed : the mop sink has a hose attached, and lacks a back flow device.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed lack of a probe thermometer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed : no test kit for chlorine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : the shroud in the ice machine has mold like substance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed : no soap at the hand wash sink. ALSO, the men,s restroom lacks a sign.
Basic4
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed : water standing in the 2 reach-in cooler.
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 fully closed, daylight comes through.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors.
Observed : debris on floor at the bar.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Observed : broken tile in the kitchen.
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.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.