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TIPICOS LA CATRACHA

1606 NW 13TH ST, Gainesville FL 32609

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1150423
Grade history
MAY 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a food manager certificate
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine three-compartment sink
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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. Establishment has no proof of any food handler certificates
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one has a food manager certificate for the establishment
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · No proof of food manager certificate available Admin Complaint
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. No staff have food handler training or certificate, and have been employed more than 60 days
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · No proof of food handlers certificates Admin Complaint
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one has a food manager certificate for the establishment
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for three-compartment sink (chlorine)
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. No staff have food handler training or certificate, and have been employed more than 60 days
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory present. Inspector emailed operator a consumer advisory
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ).
Intermediate/41-17-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
Basic/50-04-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available
Basic/51-18-6
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixtures in trailer.
Basic/38-07-4

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.