SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE
14816 MAIN STREET · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw hamburger and proceeded to handle cooked chicken without changing gloves washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed four flies in kitchen area.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over shell eggs in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Owner placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: cheese (45F,46F – Cold Holding). Owner stated items placed in cooler at 10:00 am. Owner moved cheeses to another cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Establishment has one training certification available. Manager stated there are five employees for restaurant.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs posted. Owner posted consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in wait station.
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored next to kitchen soda box stand.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of mop sink behind building.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler next to cook line grill and reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance door.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on shelf across from cook line grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.