EL INDIO 34 ST
5011 NW 34 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32605 · 3522568967
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect near the 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015043998 | Sep 22, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect near the 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : beef chips hot holding in the hot well, 89°. These were then reheated to 177° in the microwave.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed : in the hot well on the cook line, reheated internal temperature of precooked beef chips, 89°. This was placed in the microwave and heated and stirred until it was above 165°.(177°)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : employee drink stored on the chip bin on the cook line. The drink was discarded.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : there was no visible choking poster. One was emailed.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over salsa packs in reach in cooler in dry storage area, employee moved item to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding) item sitting on cooks line at room temperature, manager stated item is placed out of cooler for faster service during breakfast 8-11:30am 3 cartons of eggs are used. Spoke to manager about placing item on ice or time as a public health control.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of chip bin on cooks line, employee moved phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside the walk in cooler the top parts of the air curtains are soiled with a slimy substance. The back portion of the fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled with dust debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the bottom of the large reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning powder container next to syrups on shelf behind front counter, chemical powder was moved away from food.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Spray bottle containing quaternary ammonia tested over 500ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in Handwash sink behind front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4-5 employees present no manager, manager arrived during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro in original cardboard box over shredded cheese containers in walk in cooler, operator started washing cilantro.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in portioned bags over sealed veggie patties in reach in freezer in storage room, operator moved raw beef below.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on mop sink the label is no longer readable, operator labeled as cleaner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. The back rubber piece is soiled behind ice cream dispensing nozzles next to slushee machine.
Utensils in poor condition. Pink cutting board on drying shelf with multiple cut marks. Large lid is cracked on top of pico container in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm in sanitizer bucket behind front counter, operator added bleach 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on dry storage shelf, operator stated it is sugar he then labeled.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pills on shelf above single service cups near drink machine, manager moved pills to office.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and chicken over cooked beef tongue in reach in freezer, manager moved raw items below.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container inside Handwash sink on front line nearest kitchen, employee removed container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using chlorine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 certificates expired in 2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles under front counter, manager labeled them as fabuloso and sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in freezer where sauce cups were being portioned, employee moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Some plastic containers with cracked corners.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor in shed.
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10ppm, operator added more bleach, retested at 50ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed raw chicken on grill then changed gloves, no handwash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (45F - Cold Holding) item in the top portion of cooler on top of other containers, employee placed item in the bottom portion of cooler, retemped at 42.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee certificate expired 10/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 red/white containers no handles used as scoops in fries. Operator moved containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag of items on shelf next to Togo items and over large bins of chips. Operator moved item.
Equipment in poor repair. One pink cutting board with cut marks and the corner is broken off.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean rack in dry storage with sticker residue.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink near ice cream area.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler in side room, operator moved chicken to the bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, cooler had frozen over, unable to tell how long food had been higher than 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (44,45F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, operator stated truck delivery had arrived a few hours prior to inspection, door left open, items by door. Operator cracked lids. ice cream (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, cooler had been frozen over, unable to tell how long food had been out, see stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside Handwash sink by Three compartment sink. Operator moved bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink at front counter, operator replaced towels. Hand wash sign missing from outside bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on top of microwave. Drink on table by single service Togo boxes.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal lunch and drink in reach in cooler across from fryer, operator labeled and moved to the bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The area around the stove top handles in the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On some plastic containers on clean dish rack.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.