MUNECA'S TACO GARDEN AND BAR
317 SW 4 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 3059104860
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened 8 days ago.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Interior top oven soiled with grease build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self serve soda machine the nozzle attachment area is soiled.
Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula handle melted/warped. 2 plastic containers the handles melted/warped. Plug in blender the plastic insert top is cracked/broken.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon and muddle in water at 67F behind the bar, operator removed water.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pork dated 7/15 in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex hanging on rack over single service plastic lids behind front counter, person in charge moved chemical away from lids.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5-6 employees present, no certified manger present. Manager showed up during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies on front counter individually packaged at FDACS licensed location sold here as a grab and go for customer self service no labeling present.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen pills in container above bag of onions near pass through window, manager moved item away from food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on drying rack above Three compartment sink the board is stained.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies individually packaged at FDACS facility and sold here on front counter for customer self service no labeling present.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over chest reach in freezer and clean knife storage.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer compartment with food floating in water, manager replaced sanitizer solution.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened 8 days ago.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above canned black beans, operator moved item to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of black beans can, operator moved item away from food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The back door in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature and chicken thawing in standing water.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicines on top of ice machine.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towels lining tempeh container and cilantro in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sauces (63-64F - Cold Holding) item on front counter for 1 hour, operator placed item back in reach in cooler to rapidly drop to below 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of splitter attached to bibb outside of back door.
Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Preserving hot sauce.
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. Preserving hot sauce with vinegar.
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. One employee expired 1/1/2024.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. White piece of duct tape on seasoning shaker on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table where employees put together orders. Employee moved drink to the bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf next to canned beer and container of peppers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The back door in kitchen at the bottom the sun is shining through indicating a gap.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in outside storage shed.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf in outside storage shed not sealed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/above ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes in original cardboard boxes over cut cilantro in walk in cooler.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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