THE PAPER BAG
209 NW 75 ST STE 30 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pickles in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in make line reach-in cooler: sausage (49F – Cold Holding). Employee stated sausage placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved sausage to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. No certified food manager present with five employees working.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 training for employees. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 75F.
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind soda machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on kitchen prep table. Employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter in beverage area not covered. Employee placed filter in plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket of dirty water next to mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.