LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
201 SW ARCHER RD, Archer FL 32618 · 352-495-1314
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying in dry storage area, near mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020013905 | Mar 13, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. shrimp (99F - Cooking). Employee at cookline stated the shrimp was done cooking. Inspector took temperature and the shrimp was 99F. Inspector had employee continue cooking the shrimp to 145F. After, shrimp (149F - Cooking).
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped on ground behind back door. Inspector instructed manager to begin using the mop sink to dump mop water.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf directly above box containing single-use utensils at front counter. Manager removed the glass cleaner from the shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with slimy substance.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pan containing onions on shelf below prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. Manager removed the oil from the floor during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of chip bin lids soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Gaskets on cooler doors soiled with mold-like substance at front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup stored on shelf above salsa i side reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance. Manager removed the drink from the cooler during this inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Nonfood-grade power drill stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed the drill from the area during this inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocado stored in pan with unwashed avocados with stickers still attached inside top of refrigerated make-table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above water heater soiled with dust.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying in dry storage area, near mop sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Three tied plastic bags containing frozen raw chicken stored on shelf directly above sealed tubes containing raw frozen hamburger meat. Manager moved all raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Handwash sink a front counter has separate faucets for hot and cold water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. Manager remvoed bucket from sink during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser in warewash area.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in dry storage room. Manager swept the area during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Drink cup on prep table at cookline beside cutting board. Manager removed drink cup from table during this inspection. 2. Employee drink cup sitting on top of deli slicer. Manager removed the cup from top of slicer during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on cooler door at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Exterior of rice bins in dry storage room soiled with black substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen on right side of cookline soiled with grease and/or dust.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bottom edge of deflector plate and area around door opening of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of onion bin near cookline soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at cookline. Employee replenished towels during this inspection.
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. One employee serving and handling food without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Manager stated the employee was hired one week prior. Inspector emailed manager a new copy of the health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser missing label below handwash sink at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled with black substance.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Corded power drill stored on top of ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen fish and raw frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Manager turned on running water over the pan of shrimp and moved the fish to the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall behind equipment at cookline heavily soiled with grease. 2. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. 3. Top of green partition wall near front counter soiled with dust.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets near cookline and behind front counter both stored directly on floor. Employee removed both from floor during this inspection.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tubes of raw ground beef stored on shelf above pan containing raw shrimp inside reach-in freezer on left side of kitchen. Manager moved the raw shrimp to shelf above the hamburger meat during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on shelf below grinder soiled with food debris. Bottom right side of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label hanging above mop sink. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles at cookline.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle down inside sugar inside sugar bin behind front counter. Manager removed scoop from bin during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer on left-side of kitchen soiled with black substance. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors behind front counter soiled with black substance.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Two bowls on clean dish shelf at cookline soiled with food debris. Manager moved the bowls to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall on right side of cookline soiled with grease and dust. Ceiling above warewash area stained. Air vent above warewash area soiled with black substance.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee at cookline handled raw shrimp with gloved hands, then handled tortillas and utensils at the steam table with same gloved hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work at cookline.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork (chorizo) stored in sane pan and in-contact with whole in-tact beef steaks inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Manager moved chorizo away from beef steaks during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging that does have a label indicating that it must be removed from packaging before thawing inside reach-in cooler near ice machine. Manager stated the fish began thawing the previous day.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One server missing food handler training. Same server was present during last inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging that does have a label indicating that it must be removed from packaging before thawing inside reach-in cooler near ice machine. Manager stated the fish began thawing the previous day. Stop sale issued.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table in kitchen beside mixer and containers of spices.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease receptacle and dumpster sitting directly on ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in meat freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip bins in kitchen heavily soiled with grease. Exterior of grill and oven soiled with grease. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline heavily soiled with grease. Box fan in warewash area heavily soiled with dust.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored on wire rack above open pan containing tortilla shells near ice machine. Inspector had employee remove hammer from shelf during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls throughout kitchen and prep areas soiled with grease, dust, and/or food debris. Floor throughout kitchen around equipment soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket near mop sink in back of kitchen.
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw shrimp stored on shelf above guacamole inside reach-in cooler in corner of kitchen. Manager moved raw shrimp to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five packages of fish thawed inside ROP packaging that does bear a label indicating that it must be removed from packaging before thawing. Manager stated the fish was thawed on Sunday, 12/10.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon jug of grill cleaner stored on shelf below grill beside clean plates. Manager removed grill cleaner from shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside handwash sink behind front counter. Employee removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees in kitchen handling food missing food handler certificates. Both employees have been employed more than 60 days.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in storage area near ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Five packages of fish thawed inside ROP packaging that does bear a label indicating that it must be removed from packaging before thawing. Manager stated the fish was thawed on Sunday, 12/10. Stop sale issued.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drink bottles on table in kitchen beside mixer, bottles containing seasonings, and above sauce.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpsters sitting directly on grass beside building.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelves inside reach-in freezer in kitchen and reach-in freezer behind front counter.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid of reach-in freezer in dry storage area cracked with exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan stored on shelf in warewash area heavily soiled with dust. Interior of nonfunctional oven used for dry storage near cookline soiled with food debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower stored on top of cases of beer in dry storage area. Inspector had employee remove leaf blower from top of beer during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls in either side of hood above grill soiled with dust. Walls in warewash area in kitchen soiled with food debris. Ceiling above warewash area in kitchen soiled with dust. Wall in server station near "coke freezer" soiled with dust. Underside of wooden shelf above steam table in kitchen soiled with food debris.
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