VECINOS
208 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 786-797-9338
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20-30 flies flying in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : the mop sink has a hose attached, and lacks a back flow device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the shroud in the ice machine has mold like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : no test kit for chlorine.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : no soap at the hand wash sink. ALSO, the men,s restroom lacks a sign.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : when the back door is fully closed, daylight comes through.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : broken tile in the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed : water standing in the 2 reach-in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : debris on floor at the bar.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled with black substance. Interior reach in freezer soiled with red juice.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets on floor by ice machine, operator moved buckets to a shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink at beginning of bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the keg cooler behind the bar.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Interior reach in cooler in back area. Soda gun in the middle of the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles towards the middle of bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink behind bar. Also missing soap and paper towels by sink next to reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.
Jun 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 2-3 employees.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20-30 flies flying in bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar and in warewashing room. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board.
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. 2-3 employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink next to ice machine. Missing Handwash sign in womens bathroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles behind bar and in warewashing room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank behind bar area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under door in the back of bar.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked behind bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor behind bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in warewashing areas.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden plywood behind bar not sealed.
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.