MI APA LATIN CAFE
14829 NW 157 LN, Alachua FL 32615 · 386.418.0838
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two bags of yellow rice stored in walk-in cooler, one Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table, manager moved to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in Handwash sink at front counter, manager moved item.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of prep table in the back kitchen, manager moved drink below.
Equipment in poor repair. Rubber gaskets torn on front counter drink mixers.
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters missing from hood system on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal sauce bottle holder on cooks line soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container is white substance on front line no label, operator labeled as sugar.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breakers on both sides of the "Y" connector.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored above plastic food wrap in across from ice machine, employee wrist/hand brace stored on top of hot sauce bottles at drive thru window. Manager removed all items
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline preparing order wearing a watch.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner above ice machine. Manager inverted ice buckets
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( cut leafy greens, cut potato, sugar ).
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket sink.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face, put on gloves and proceeded to handle clean plates without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two bags of yellow rice stored in walk-in cooler, one Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in sandwich prep cooler next to steam table: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese farther down in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter display warmer: guava cheese pastry (130F - Hot Holding). Manager stated pastry placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee served pastry during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sinks in back part of kitchen. Manager provided hand towels during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed water bottles during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf across from kitchen ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop then placed scoop in pan.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from kitchen ice machine.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the hi temp test strips did not change color, inspector's thermometer reads 167° surface temperature.
Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Observed: in the men,s restroom lack of a waste receptacle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed: lack of a waste receptacle with a cover in the women's restroom.
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.