Los Avina

830 E Hathaway Ave Ste 3, Bronson, FL 32621 · Permanent Food Service · License 4800643

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Grade F
Safety score 55 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 3, 2026 (4 days ago)

What drove the grade

Container of medicine improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 13 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -33
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 26, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score55

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

20 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitNov 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    20 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 13 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.

      Box of medicine pills stored on clean ware rack with clean dishes. Employee removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate6

    • Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

      Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for # employees.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      No chemical test strips for Quat three-compartment sink

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Spoon and bottles in two kitchen handwash sinks. employee removed items.

      Fixed on the spot

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      No paper towels are front server station handwash sink. Manager placed towels at handwash sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have food handler certificates for an employees and three employees have been employed more than 60 days

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic13

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

      employee food in reach in cooler on top shelf above food served to the public and not identified. employee removed employee food

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.\

      Tongs on oven handle on cookline. Employee removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      employee drink bottle in reach in freezer stored above food served to the public. employee placed on bottom shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Food dispensed (rice, beans, condiments. )with a bowl without a handle.

      Repeat violation

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Clean stacked ( cups at server station )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

      Single service trays not inverted in kitchen, employee inverted.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Dumpster with lid open

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Standing water in hallway going to men's room

    • 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.

      employee cell phone on clean ware rack with clean dishes. employee removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water & floor. Mop placed to hang dry

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Employee health1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1