CANTINA ANEJO
1680 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32603 · 352-872-9224
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 fly in the kitchen. This was dispatched.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : ice in the ice maker bin, full of water that had not drained. The machine was turned off.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the cook line tabletop reach-in cooler: marinated shrimp 49°, mahi 49°, butter pats 50°. Items moved to ice baths and freezers. Mahi was 37° in 14 minutes, shrimp was 41° in 14 minutes. Butter was late being put in the chest freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the private bar.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed : the tabletop reach-in cooler at the far end of the cook line was not holding any time/temperature control for safety food placed in there just before opening(12:00 noon) at 41° and below. Items were moved to ice baths and freezing units.
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed : 2 plates on the wait station line, still soiled after being washed. These were moved to the dish area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : waste drain line for 2 soda guns were not connected. One was reattached.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed : in the main walk-in cooler: Al plaster sauce dated 7-24-25; consume 7-25-25; cc mix 7-39-25; chip Rojas 7-19-25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed : in the main walk-in cooler: Al plaster sauce dated 7-24-25; consume 7-25-25; cc mix 7-39-25; chip Rojas 7-19-25.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : walk-in cooler milk 45°, pico 47, Al pastor 47, cc mix 47, chip Rojas 47. All time/temperature control for safety items moved to the beer walk-in cooler. ALSO, at the wait station area sour cream 59°. This was set up at 12:00pm, ice was still in the pan below, but was no longer touching. Ice was re-added to the top of the pan.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed : cook line staff eating on the cook line. The manager directed to remove food and drink from the cook line and they did.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at the bar, both ice scoops with handle touching the ice. Ice scoops removed from the ice bins.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in a red pail. The dispenser was not functioning. The staff titrated until 350 ppm for quaternary amonia.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles have buildup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drinks stored on a prep table and the ice maker cove. Some drinks were moved away.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: multiple tongs on the equipment handles protruding into the walkway. These were placed on a clean surface.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the main dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the "non chemical" side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor at the window bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice build up in the walk-in freezer on the right side.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed: at the Private event bar, the first soda gun holster was lacking a drain line. The line was reattached.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: at the main bar, water on the floor by the first hand wash sink.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed an LP tank stored upstairs. Staff moved it ti an outside vehicle.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed: cilantro purée made on 2-15-24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the drawers under flat top: rice 48, beef 47, beef 47. Items had been left out during cleaning of the unit. Items were to be ice bagged down.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
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. Observed lack of proof of any training.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: an apron stored on the cook line prep table. This was removed from the table.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 fly in the kitchen. This was dispatched.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: raw beef stored over shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. The beef was relocated.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed: the restroom doors by the office are not self closing.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: wood not sealed on the back counter in the Patron room. ALSO, the outside bar has unfinished plywood at the soda gun.
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