LA COCINA DE ABUELA Health Score — Gainesville, FL

125 NW 23 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32609

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 4
Inspected 8/4/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
D
52 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Gainesville restaurants score 87 or above.

4 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 11 minor issues found

Inspected August 4, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 1% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
4
Moderate
3
Minor
11

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×3
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • Minor Single-service and single-use items
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Minor Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Current license properly displayed
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

LA COCINA DE ABUELA's inspection on August 4, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 52/100 (Grade D) with 4 high-risk violations among the 18 total issues found.

The most recent inspection of LA COCINA DE ABUELA on August 4, 2026 found 18 violations: 4 high-risk, 3 moderate, and 11 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

LA COCINA DE ABUELA was last inspected on August 4, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

LA COCINA DE ABUELA's ClearScore of 52/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 99% of Gainesville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, LA COCINA DE ABUELA is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of LA COCINA DE ABUELA's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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