TELA
1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32603 · 352.554.4320
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: 6 shell eggs at Ambient air temperature 63°, these have been out since 10:00 am.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Employee Alena working since January with no Food Handler Certificate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of rice. Manager removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank not secured. Manager chained tank to wall.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front prep table. Manager removed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on front prep table. Employee removed at managers direction.
Equipment in poor repair. Heavy ice buildup in vent area of walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in bulk container of salt. Manager removed for cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on two food bins on clean storage rack over three compartment sink. Manger removed for cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of To-Go boxes on floor in storage area. Manager moved to shelf in back.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back handwashing sink faucet leaks. Manager called for repair-person.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice with no label. Manager labeled.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : multipurpose purple cleaner not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank behind the soda machine is not secured.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of Dented at the seam.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Zep drain cleaner stored over un-prepped Onions. The Zep was moved to cleaning.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : Lowgan, Asst Manager role, and Felipe owner here when Robert is not, no Certified Food Manager certificates.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. The cloth was removed.
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/ Observed : 5 staff involved with food prep and serving, no Certified Food Manager present.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice building around the fans in the walk-in freezer.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed : avocados being prepped, sticker still attached. Discussed with staff to remove sticker and 'wash' prior to prepping.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : single serve to go items on the floor in the dining area. These were moved to a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : bulk rice, no label. Staff was sent to make a label with label maker.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains on the front line at 109-125°. These were refried to 168°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the cutting blue window cleaner stored over the rice maker by the back hand wash sink. The spray was moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the front line, stained. ALSO, the can opener blade with dried food debris on it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the co2 tank by the bulk sodas was not secured. The chain was added.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed : lard stored under the paper towel dispenser for the front line hand wash sink. This was moved forward and covered.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed over the walk-in freezer door on the inside, build up of ice.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed: raw eggs over canned drinks in the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the coke nozzle has an accumulation of build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the back hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: only 2 certificates available for review, 5+ employees employed over 60 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the air return vent has an Alachua County Property Appraisers website dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink stored by the front line hand wash sink. This was moved to the back.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: on the front line by the register, to go clam shells are not inverted. These were flipped upside down.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles out of place in the kitchen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the lower part of the front line reach-in cooler gasket is torn.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the 3 compartment sink at 100 ppm. This was corrected to 300 ppm for quaternary amonia.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: 6 shell eggs at Ambient air temperature 63°, these have been out since 10:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: scrambled egg 107, beans 109, chorizo 129, beef 119°. The thermostats were reset to bring items to 165 and then lower to at least 135° or higher for hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with dried food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training.
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: 3 employees working, no Employee Reporting forms.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles out of place in the kitchen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the lower part of the front line reach-in cooler gasket is torn.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray bottles with chemicals stored with clean pans. The sprays were moved below.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the unisex bathroom lacks complying hot water. (71F)
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink has the hot water on the right side.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink drains slow.
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.