NOV 24
2025
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA
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ESPERANZA.
BEAT. 18/100
2441 NW 43 ST STE 13 · ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Last inspected November 24, 2025 · failed
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 1 time on this inspection
In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Plumbing installed and maintained
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 142025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 122025FAILED22 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2025
FAILED
22 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 6 times on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Plumbing installed and maintained
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Employee lockers provided and used, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Exiting system — adequate, good repair (reporting only)
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Current license properly displayed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
JUL 82024PASSED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2024
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Facilities to maintain product temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Personnel with infections restricted
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Clean clothes, hair restraints
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Single service articles not re-used
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles
Cited 2 times on this inspection
AUG 162023PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2023
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Facilities to maintain product temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Personnel with infections restricted
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Clean clothes, hair restraints
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
Cited 1 time on this inspection
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