MI APA CATERING
6805 NW 18 DR, Gainesville FL 32653 · 352 289 1931
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in pan next to cook line grill: onions (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated onions placed next to grill 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed pan on grill to reheat.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored in dry good storage rack on top of sugar packets and mustard containers. Manager removed jacket
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomato's ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( washed lemons) in walk in cooler.
Oct 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three-compartment sink spray hose falls below the flood rim of the sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used to spread egg mix on food.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Six out of 12 employees have expired food handler training certificates
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Container of beef soup stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Manager placed container on rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed (Tomatoes ) stored over ready-to-eat food (milk) in walk in cooler.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3842 NEWBERRY ROAD 1-A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored on ice machine. Manager removed grill cleaner
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 9/27 per Manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brushes in handwash sink by three-compartment sink
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on around hose outlet box on floor near server station in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk-in-cooler in a marked bin on shelf above food served to the public
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron on cans in dry good storage rack. Manager removed apron.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( cups and bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Grate rusted on soft drink dispenser machine at server station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by ice bin at server station and at three-compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container in clean ware rack.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cookline and server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on pipes in walk-in-cooler hallway.
Stored food not covered. Flour bin on top shelf of dry good storage rack not covered. Manager covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( tomatoes, lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat broccoli and cauliflower ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved broccoli and cauliflower
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor. Manager hung mop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf of clean ware rack
Feb 18, 2025Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cake in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to ice machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall corner across from mop sink entering cooking area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster in front of building.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to kitchen ice machine.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3842 NEWBERRY ROAD 1-A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line shelf. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station.
Equipment in poor repair. Grate for wait station soda machine rusted.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of cook line fryers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line grill handle. Employee moved tongs to cook line shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids in prep area not inverted. Coffee filters stored in wait station not covered.
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind kitchen ice machine.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3842 NEWBERRY ROAD 1-A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in pan next to cook line grill: onions (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated onions placed next to grill 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed pan on grill to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table next to kitchen ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of soda stored on floor in front of soda box stand in front of office. Manager placed box on soda stand.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind kitchen ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on cook line.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored next to ice machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tenderizer mallet and knife stored underneath raw chicken on rolling rack in kitchen. Employee removed case of chicken from rolling rack.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee butter stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen area. Manager placed label on butter stating it was employee food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of door to ice machine. Shield behind floor mixer across from kitchen prep table.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers and lids stored on shelf next to ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf next to ice machine.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is performing cook chill with cooked rice. No approved HACCP plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of window cleaner on shelf next to kitchen entrance.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in dry storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored underneath prep table in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper hanging in middle of kitchen.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers stored on shelf next to ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on dish rack next to ice machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen, 100 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3842 NEWBERRY ROAD 1-A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Blade of can opener on prep table next to ice machine. Top of ice bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line fryer handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood vents above cook line grill. Top of dish machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine in dish area.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection 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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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves in back of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on rack next to ice machine.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3842 NEWBERRY ROAD 1-A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. Ecolab fixed the machine during inspection, 75 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Inside of door to kitchen ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in corner of kitchen next to ice machine. Floor in corner of bar area.
Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed case of soda on shelf.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Strainer stored in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line grill. Manager had employee place tongs on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill and fryers greasy. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
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