LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTURANT
25461 W NEWBERRY RD, Newberry FL 32669 · 404.394.4981
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 18 ants crawling on and around boxed sodas on rack in kitchen near back door. 9 dead flies on floor in dry storage room below storage shelf. 11 dead flies on floor in dry storage room near dried beans bins. 5 dead flies in lower shelf of table in dry storage room near back door.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024070432 | Sep 9, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $600 |
| 5--2024010435 | Dec 4, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $800 |
| 5--2020043201 | Aug 18, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $800 |
| 5--2018051390 | Sep 13, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. Manager closed lid
Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce stored on floor of walk-in-cooler. Manager placed on shelf
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle located directly on soil with no proper pad/nonabsorbent surface
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in dry goods storage area gasket torn,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer in dry goods storage area soiled with mold like substance. Fryers and floor under equipment soiled with grease
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closing mechanism on none of the rest rooms doors.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service styrofoam cups on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager placed on platform. Single service lids not inverted. Manager inverted
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/ One ServSafe food manager certificate expired on 08/18/2025.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secure in rear storage room.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in bar area, between cooler and wall. An employee swept the area during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave and reach-in cooler near cookline soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded doors and table stored outside behind building.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box containing unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the tomatoes away from the pork during this inspection.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored directly on top of tubes of raw chorizo inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager removed the chicken from top of chorizo during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste basket inside employee restroom in back of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground near ramp at back door, near dumpster. Manager had an employee begin cleaning the trash during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Filters in hood above fryer soiled with grease. 3. Area around door of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. 4. Gaskets on beer cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Employee cleaned the gaskets during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink. Manager unclogged the drain during this inspection.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of salsa missing date on shelf in reach-in cooler in bar area. Employee stated the salsa was prepared on Saturday and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom connected to kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table beside deli slicer. Manager removed phone from prep table during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Lower portions of prep tables in kitchen and storage areas rusted. 2. File cabinet in bar area rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large chip bin in kitchen soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent near cookline soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded lumber and tables stored outside behind building.
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two dead beetles inside single-use foil pan in rear storage area. Manager discarded the foil pan and dead beetles during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two cartons of raw shell eggs stored on wire shelf directly above open container of fresh cilantro inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained.
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. Two new employees in kitchen handling food. Manager stated both have been employed for one week. Neither employee has signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager a new copy in Spanish during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at cookline have deep cut marks and are no longer smooth and cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging from shelf directly above fountain soda boxes. Manager removed purse from shelf during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored directly on floor at cookline.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can available anywhere near handwash sink in rear storage room beside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving of prep tables throughout establishment rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Lids and exterior of large chip storage bin soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Gaskets on keg cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Employee began cleaning gaskets during this inspection.
Open dumpster and/or grease receptacle lid. Dumpster and grease receptacle lids both left open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of single-use foil pans not inverted on shelf in rear storage area. Manager inverted stack of pans 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. Screwdriver stored inside single-use foil pan in rear storage area. Manager discarded the foil pan during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent on ceiling in kitchen above steam table soiled with mold-like substance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies flying in rear storage room near walk-in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches on exterior of reach-in freezer at cookline. Two live roaches on floor beside reach-in freezer at cookline. One live roach crawling on door frame in kitchen near cookline. One live roach crawling on cove base behind reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager killed and discarded all live roaches during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot to left of mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of seasoning at cookline. Manager discarded the condiment cup during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Four porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in front of kitchen near entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager cleaned up and discarded roach during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor near cookline.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving of tables throughout kitchen rusted.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open beside building.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Hood above fryers dripping with grease. 2. Floors throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans. Stop sales issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three pans containing raw beef, raw pork, and raw shrimp stored on shelf above open containers of salsa inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved all to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans. Stop sales issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two live spiders in webs on wall near keg cooler in bar area. Manager killed and discarded both during this inspection. One live beetle on wall behind air duct in dry storage area. Manager removed beetle from establishment during this inspection. Two dead beetles in windowsill of dry storage room. Manager discarded both during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three pans containing raw beef, raw pork, and raw shrimp stored on shelf above open containers of salsa inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved all to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cardboard flat of horchata mix in plastic bottles stored below handwash sink surrounded by several jugs of bleach and degreaser in bar area. Manager moved horchata mix to shelf away from chemicals during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building beside mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk on shelf inside reach-in cooler in bar area without date mark. Manager stated the milk had been stored inside unit for more than 24 hours and voluntarily discarded the milk during this inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained. Interior of tortilla chip storage bin heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Manager placed a bottle of hand soap at sink during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment up without handle stored inside container of garlic powder on shelf at cookline. Manager discarded condiment cup during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf with clean plates at cookline. Manager removed cardboard from shelf during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in bar area. Manager restacked the drink cups to allow them to air dry during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Mesh bag of onions stored directly on floor in kitchen near handwash sink. Flat of horchata mix in plastic bottles stored directly on floor below handwash sink behind bar. Manager removed both from floor during this inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded fluorescent tube lights above reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of storage table near walk-in cooler rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Exterior of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. Exterior of microwave near cookline soiled with grease. Exterior of tortilla chip storage bin soiled with grease and/or food debris. Exterior of several pans and pan lids on shelf near cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. Gaskets on doors of keg cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open on dumpster beside building.
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 directly on top of sleeves containing takeout cup lids on shelf inside dry storage room. Manager removed hammer from shelf during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Air vents in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust. Floor under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan of raw beef stored on top of pan containing cooked beans inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near fryer. Manager moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: raw chicken (72F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the chicken and beef were held on the cook-like at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Inspector had employee add ice to cool rapidly to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen near fryer blocked by boxes and supplies. Manager unblocked handwash sink during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining top of prep table in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting boards at cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table in kitchen beside microwave, slicer, and cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board at make-table across from grill. Employee removed phone from cutting board during this inspection. Employee jacket on top of package of drinks behind front counter. Manager removed jacket from top of drinks during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor near handwash sink in kitchen near fryer.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on soil around grease receptacle.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above fryer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under blue cutting board on prep table near cookline.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in dry storage area rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave at cookline soiled with grease. Lower shelf below grinder at cookline heavily soiled with grease. Lower shelf of reach-in freezer in bar area soiled with food debris. Outside of sugar bin soiled with grease on shelf in bar area.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Outside of colander heavily soiled with grease on clean dish rack above three-compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open on dumpster beside building.
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 and snips stored on rack beside takeout container and lids in dry storage area. Rusted scraper stored on prep table in dry storage area above and beside canned foods. Manager removed all tools from area during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/2023.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 18 ants crawling on and around boxed sodas on rack in kitchen near back door. 9 dead flies on floor in dry storage room below storage shelf. 11 dead flies on floor in dry storage room near dried beans bins. 5 dead flies in lower shelf of table in dry storage room near back door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on shelf above cut peppers and lettuce inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above box of limes inside walk-in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 45 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room beside and around reach-in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of "WD-40" on prep table beside grinder in kitchen near back door.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One managers license expired 06/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at make-tables at cookline stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by shelf with supplies. Handwash sink by ice machine in dry storage room blocked by supplies. Manager unblocked both handwash sinks during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind bar not secured. One co2 tank not secured near boxed sodas in kitchen near back door.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table at cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at make-tables at cookline scored.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage room near walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor beside reach-in cooler behind bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on make-table cutting board at cookline. Umbrella stored on top of boxed sodas in shelf in kitchen near back door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf behind bar.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Approximately 1" gap at the top of door leading to outside in dry storage room.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on a nonabsorbent pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bins containing dried beans soiled with food debris in dry storage room.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster beside building lids left open.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen rusted.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles near air vents in kitchen soiled with dust. Wall in kitchen at cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in faucet in kitchen constantly dripping.
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.