LOS HERNANDEZ
311 NW 250 ST, Newberry FL 32669 · 352.472.3171
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying in truck.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. 1. Employee wiped hands on apron and proceeded to handle spatula at cookline without washing hands. 2. Employee kneading dough with bare hands without running water available in kitchen. Water was restored and employee washed hands during this inspection.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at handwash sink or three-compartment sink inside kitchen. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food without running water. Owner was able to fix the water pump 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 working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Manager had the employee sign the health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing disinfectant missing label on shelf near three-compartment sink.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of reach-in freezer and used as prep table. Manager removed the cardboard from the kitchen during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach-in freezer. Manager removed phone from the area during this inspection.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 720 NW 13 ST, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels at Handwash sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spoon hanging on rack in front of Handwash sink, when anyone washes hands the spoon touches head/hair, employee moved spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large silver reach in cooler gasket area soiled. The side of small silver reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small silver reach in cooler.
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 720 NW 13 ST, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying in truck.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw bacon over bottled water and soda in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler with other foods at 41F, operator placed in freezer. Retemped at 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. 2 ladles stored on rack in front of Handwash sink, when employee washes hands the ladles touch employees back/head. Employee moved ladles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of small reach in cooler, operator moved phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage sliding door track soiled. Metal rack under flat top soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. The door was opened when inspector arrived, operator closed during inspection.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 720 NW 13 ST, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining cut cilantro in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (68F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler, employee stated item has been out of cooler no longer than 4 hours, she placed inside cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (88F - Hot Holding) item made this morning sitting on cooks top, employee placed in steam table to reheat item to 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in corner of truck blocked by trash can, inspector moved to wash hands.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler also has a burn/melted mark.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion with layers of skin still attached part of onion already cut.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container by smoothie machine.
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 720 NW 13 ST, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of advil pills over chest reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs in cooler with an avocado. Operator moved vegetables.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (44F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding) items prepared previous day, multiple items in same cooler that are in the cooling process and other items are 41 or below. Cooler was kept close to ensure all cold air can get to all foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked vegetables (77F - Hot Holding) item in small cup on counter, operator stated they are used for the beans, operator placed in cooler to rapidly drop temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinks in Handwash sink, also blocked by trash can. Operator moved items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of opened employee drink on table next to steam table and cooked vegetable, operator moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks and what looks like a pot burn mark. Three compartment sink water faucet taped up.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under cooking equipment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink also container of cabbage in reach in cooler with "tripe" label.
Stored food not covered. Plantains in chest reach in freezer and chicken in top part reach in freezer. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container on front counter no label, operator labeled as sugar.
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.