16TH AVENUE DINER
207 NE 16 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed : cook line staff cracked egg and not change gloves continue working. Management discussed this with her she changed gloves and wash hands.. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed : the 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonia indicated less than 100 ppm. 2 tablets were added and achieved 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed : 1 shell egg on the egg flat that was cracked.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the French toast dip lacked a time mark. Staff tried to relate the 'egg' mark was for both. There is now a separate time mark for the French toast. Both brought out at 7:49 am. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the unsweet tea nozzle has residue buildup.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a green bucket in the front line hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : staff using quaternary ammonia tablets in the 3 compartment sink, no quaternary ammonia test kit. A chlorine test kit was on hand.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 1 female cook staff over 60 days, no proof of training.
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. Observed : no Employee Reporting form for any employee not having a food safety certificate and being required to have one.
Basic 2
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed : the cover for the floor drain in the dining room is not secured in place and leaves a 4 inch hole for a trip hazard. This is right near the back door.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed : the out side grease receptacle remains on plastic crates. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:23 AM.
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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.