EL INDIO REAL MEXICAN FOOD
407 NW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · (352)377-5828
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Sanitizer spray bottle at front counter quaternary ammonia over 500ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of knee peddles on Handwash sink by exterior door in kitchen, inspector moved trash can to be able to wash hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by exterior door in kitchen, employees replaced paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All safe staff certificates expired 11/2025.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup no handle in salt container, operator removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above back prep table, operator moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf chipping paint on the right side of entrance to walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons handle laying in pico in reach in cooler on cooks line. Scoops handle laying in ice in ice bin at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from ice cream machine.
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream (53,54F - Cold Holding) in ice cream dispensing machine, person in charge stated they refilled containers not long ago with cooler door open. Ice bags added around containers. Retemped items no change. pico (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44,46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)items in reach in cooler towards front counter on cook line, operator placed ice bags on items. Items had dropped in temperature but not quite to 41F.
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At Three compartment sink, person in charge hung on wall.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream (53,54F - Cold Holding) in ice cream dispensing machine, person in charge stated they refilled containers not long ago with cooler door open. Ice bags added around containers. Retemped items no change. pico (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44,46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)items in reach in cooler towards front counter on cook line, operator placed ice bags on items. Items had dropped in temperature but not quite to 41F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 manager certificates expired A.Ospina and D.Gallon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf soiled in chip warmer on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of knee peddles on Handwash sink by back door, person in charge moved trash can.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and food on table above clean frying equipment outside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign not readable at Handwash sink by Three compartment sink.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (53F - Cold Holding) item in cooler with ice at front counter, operator added more ice to fully surround food item.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located at mop sink with small black hose attached.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small portion cup in bulk salt container, operator removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on back prep table by plastic wrap. Employee beverage on rack above single service portion cups. Operator moved drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on rack above single service portion cups at walk up togo window. Employee phone on top of boxes containing tortillas. Operator moved phones.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Utensils in poor condition. Some plastic handles to spoons are melted/in disrepair. Some plastic containers with the corners that have broken off, operator started to discard containers during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance on shelf by ice cream machine, operator labeled as sugar.
Mar 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for three compartment sink. Owner placed hook on shelf to keep hose nozzle above flood rim.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand washing sink next to office. Employee dumped ice in hand washing sink next to office.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Owner purchased thermometer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor in managers office. Manager placed rice on shelf in managers office.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching pico in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed spoon in pico properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf across from cook line grill.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Owner closed lid during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned pans over.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at registers turned around out on gloves then started cooking food without first washing hands.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At Three compartment sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on soda hookup hose, operator moved chemical.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red and white container with no handle stored with French fries in cooler on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of reach in cooler by Handwash sink on cooks line and drink in cooler over OJ container, operator moved all beverages.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sauce dispensing handles touching cheese and pico in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved handles.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: to go portions of red or green pico, no time mark. Time mark added for the rest of the time, till 3:00 pm.
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. Observed no plan. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: Mr Pibb diffuser with build up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: Employee water bottle on the prep table to the left of the mop sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a poster. One was emailed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: colored bottle with liquid, no label oil was added.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1/4 container of Pico de gallo in flip-top make table cooler near drive thru window at 45F. Ambient temperature of the flip-top make table cooler was 45. Person in charge advised that the Pico de gallo had been there more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1/4 container of Pico de gallo in flip-top make table cooler near drive thru window at 45F. Ambient temperature of the flip-top make table cooler was 45. Person in charge advised that the Pico de gallo had been there more than 4 hours.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on middle shelf above boxes of chips in kitchen. Employee removed drink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on boxes and shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wringing device.
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