MEXI COCINA MOBILE KITCHEN
931 SW SECOND AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 502-994-2242
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 80 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies near the reach-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025047487 | Apr 25, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cans of coke in reach in cooler. Owner placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner next to water bottles on front counter. Owner moved cleaner to underneath three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes not inverted. Owner turned to gos over.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Jug of cooking oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No Heimlich maneuver/choking poster on site or hanging.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of prep reach-in cooler.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over corn in reach in cooler, operator moved eggs to the bottom.
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. 2 employees.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over the flat top is soiled. Chest reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current sticker decal not posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of the chest reach in freezer.
Apr 26, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed: both employees are less then 31 days working, and do not have the Employee Reporting form.
Apr 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed, gloves on hands, preparing food, no hand wash as is evidenced by black water coming out of the hand wash sink spout when the inspector went to wash his hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies near the reach-in cooler.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed: when water is used in the hand wash sink, water pours on the ground outside from under the unit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: pork chunks at 75° next to the flat top. Multiple items of pork and beef over the flat top were below 107° hot holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pork chunks sitting next to the flat top, 75°.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on a rack over the flat top: pork 96,107°, beef 102,85°. ALSO, chicken on the flat top 107°. All items cook prior to opening before lunch, per the cook.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: an empty gas can stored next to the bottled water. This was moved outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the flip top reach-in cooler cutting board is stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a purse stored in the only hand wash sink. This was removed.
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. Observed: both employees are less then 31 days working, and do not have the Employee Reporting form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: no visible soap at the hand wash sink. ALSO, no paper towels or drying devices visible. After the clutter was removed soap and paper towels were found.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: no hot water was produced when the hand wash sink hot water handle was turned on for over 45 seconds. Water at 78° was Observed. ALSO, no hot water at the 3 compartment sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: half eaten corn on the cob stored on the flip top reach-in cooler. ALSO, an unsealed water bottle stored on a prep table by the window.
Food stored on floor. Observed: plastic bottle water stored on the floor of the unit. ALSO, a loose lime was on the floor. And a bulk oil container was stored on the floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed the decal on the service side of the truck expired 6-1-2024.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: a soiled apron stored next to and in the hand wash sink.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened a few days ago no date mark, operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior small reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Grey water pipe dripping onto ground, operator tightened pipe.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, all other foods 41 or below. Operator placed item in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager expired 5/2023.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with burn melted marks and cut marks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper bowls on floor under table. Operator placed on shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies from Walmart in original bags on shelf above ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Operator moved unwashed to the bottom.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate expired May 2023.
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.