SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE
14816 MAIN STREET · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored over creamers in dry storage area.
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duties manager certification expired on 11/5/2025, Michael Groves.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cook line reach-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting responsibility for front counter employee.
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. One employee on cook line has no proof of employee training.
Basic 7
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 storage shelf. Manager removed phone during inspection.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles loose in dry storage room.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to back door.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage shed.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go lids stored on top of kitchen dry storage shelf. Manager turned lids over. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:29 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.