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16TH AVENUE DINER

207 NE 16 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3619006
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910569
DBPR license1100097

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patty (45F – Cold Holding); corned beef hash (46F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, all other items 41F or below, operator placed ice on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chemical tablets on shelf by lemon juice in back kitchen, operator moved item to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose Bibb outside by grease trap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat opened a few days ago no date mark.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at men's restroom handwash sink, operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-28-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Tea pitcher and coffee pot under paper towel dispenser on cooks line, operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 employee beverage by clean knives on counter by Handwash sink, operate moved drinks to the other side of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Plate of food in biscuit warmer with biscuits to be sold to the public, operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease trap on plastic crates (with holes).

#5Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded ice machine outside back door, operator stated someone is scheduled to pick item up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.