Inspection Report

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THE PAPER BAG

11 SE 1 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3661282
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13507527
DBPR license1102921

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on gasket of dry storage reach in cooler in prep room, manager disposed of roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall behind pipe above bread dry storage reach in cooler in prep room. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink at end of splitter with green hose attached.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens in prep room soiled with old food debris/grease.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer with fireball sticker the lid interior is cracked exposing insulation.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2-3 tiles missing on floor between prep room and ware washing room.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest reach in freezer with fireball sticker the gasket is soiled with grease/old food debris.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of orange juice on top shelf in walk in cooler, operator moved drink to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around air vent in prep room soiled with dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.