Gainesville, Alachua County

BURRITO FACTORY AND CANTINA

7 SE 1 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jun 10, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 24616464

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumbing under hand washing sink at kitchen entrance unable to be used due to plumbing being in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: No change. Time Extended

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 20

22-42-4

Detail 24615654

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink filled with soap. Manager stated the chemical was sanitizer at triple sink behind bar. Manager filled sanitizer sink and added bleach at 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

01D-01-5

Detail 24615667

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24615668

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at end of cook line: Container of raw bacon on top of case of limes. Removed bacon during this inspection. Bin of raw beef on shelf over container of cooked pork. Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 24615658

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 droppings on shelves and floor in dry storage area. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor under ice machine. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on floor behind stove Admin Complaint

41-23-4

Detail 24615662

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Green tablets under reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 24615661

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line: rice (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); In top portion of reach in make table: pico (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24615651

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of simple green by spices on bottom of prep table at end of cooks line, manager moved chemical away from food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24615656

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Interior of ice bin at bar has mold like substance. Soda gun nozzle soiled with slime substance. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24615659

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumbing under hand washing sink at kitchen entrance unable to be used due to plumbing being in disrepair. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24615669

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Cups in hand washing sink behind bar. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24615655

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cook line. Handwashing sink behind bar.

02C-04-5

Detail 24615665

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork in reach in freezer cooked onsite with no date mark.

41-17-4

Detail 24615663

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser with no label on cook line. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24615666

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at hand washing sink on cook line. Handle not working for hand washing sink on ware washing area. Turned on hot water under hand washing sink on cook line. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 24615660

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Hotdogs and drinks on shelf over beer and rice on cook line. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24615652

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Radio on shelf over jalapenos. Manager moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24615657

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles on cook line.

10-17-4

Detail 24615664

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between lid and back of make table on cook line. Removed during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24615650

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in cooler doors. Box and light switch on wall under hood covered with grease. Hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24615653

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in make table.

Feb 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 24238268

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on the menu has raw lime juice marinated fish with no asterisk by item. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 24221074

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 15 flies on soiled cutting board on bottom shelf of prep table in back of kitchen and 5 flies on bag of onions in dry storage area. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 24221085

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo thank you bags used to store tortillas directly on cooks line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24221075

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked portions of pork in small reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw beef and raw chicken over ice cream in white standup reach in freezer by prep area.

03A-02-5

Detail 24221087

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) item in small reach in cooler on cooks line, other items were 41F or below, employee closed cooler lid. -sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ceviche (45F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) items in large reach in cooler on cooks line, the top portion was missing containers, allowing cold air to escape from cooler while lid was opened, employee added ice to cooler to rapidly drop in temperature. -beans (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, the walk in cooler door was left cracked opened for a time, other items in walk in cooler were at 43F. Operator closed door tightly to contain cold air. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24221079

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen margarita machine dispensing nozzles soiled with slime substance. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24221083

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle in Handwash sink by kitchen swinging door. Multiple juice bottles in Handwash sink behind bar. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 24221080

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on the menu has raw lime juice marinated fish with no asterisk by item. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24221077

Intermediate - 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/ 4 employees present no certified manager present.

31B-02-4

Detail 24221082

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by dish machine.

41-17-4

Detail 24221086

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on chemical storage shelf no label. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 24221076

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple filters missing above grill, employee stated they took them down to clean and has not placed back.

23-03-4

Detail 24221078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled with dust in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24221084

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment on cooks line.

29-11-4

Detail 24221081

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Handwash sink by swinging door in kitchen behind bar. Repeat Violation

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24020965

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated it was cold this morning, he moved items to other cooler to rapidly drop in temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Chicken 49F, lettuce 50F. Admin Complaint

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 23994009

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of vitamin gummies on clean dish rack, operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23994004

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you togo bags with tortillas directly in bag.

03A-02-5

Detail 23993995

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated it was cold this morning, he moved items to other cooler to rapidly drop in temperature. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23994000

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle behind bar. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23993993

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by ice machine contains beer bucket and rag, employees moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23994003

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by dish machine.

53B-13-5

Detail 23994007

Intermediate - 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. Kitchen staff has been employed a few months per operator, no certificates available.

41-17-4

Detail 23993999

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging by dish machine no label. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23993998

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in flour container, operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23994006

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table by cutting board and vegetables being cut, employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23994008

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat over single service cups on rack in storage room.

08B-38-4

Detail 23994002

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa on floor in walk in cooler. Flour on floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23993996

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1 pair of tongs on oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 23993994

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior white reach in freezer. Walk in cooler fan guards. Walk in cooler food racks. Reach in freezer exterior soiled outside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23994001

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with original sticker still attached, operator discarded avocado. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 23993997

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Handwash sink at beginning of cooks line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23993992

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container in dry storage room, operator stated it was flour.

48-04-4

Detail 23994005

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 large propane tanks, 1 in kitchen by flat top and 1 behind bar.

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

08A-04-5

Detail 23639303

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over lemons in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23639314

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over corn dogs in cook line grill drawers. Manager had employee moved chicken to bottom grill drawer. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23639301

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager had employee move ground beef to bottom shelf.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23639313

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on kitchen oven: beans (109F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed on oven one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed beans on stove top to reheat, 173. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23639317

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.

31A-11-4

Detail 23639315

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups stored in bar area hand washing sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 23639305

Intermediate - 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. No proof of any training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23639306

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of cleaner stored on shelf next to dish machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23639316

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop soup base stored on shelf in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23639307

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23639310

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23639302

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station next to bar area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23639304

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of queso stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Employee placed queso on shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 23639308

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager turned ice buckets over. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23639312

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.

25-06-4

Detail 23639311

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum or go pans stored on kitchen shelf.

08B-12-5

Detail 23639318

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamales stored in reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink. Onions stored on top shelf in walk-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 23639309

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger thawing at room temperature. Manager placed hamburger under cool running water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.