Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE LITTLE CAFE

203 NW 1 ST · TRENTON · Gilchrist County · FL 32693

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3661970
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13509817
DBPR license3100140

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 21, 2026 11:40 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 23, 2026 8:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Three live flies flying in kitchen near cookline and warewash areas. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Two live roaches in kitchen crawling on reach-in freezer, below doors. 2. One live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen near reach-in freezer. 3. One live roach in kitchen on wheel below reach-in freezer. 4. One live roach in kitchen on conduit pipe on wall behind reach-in freezer. Manager called pest control, who arrived and baited the area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. Roach excrement on lower portion of wall in kitchen behind reach-in freezer. 2. One roach egg sac on floor at cookline below warmer. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmer at cookline: sausage patties (100F – Hot Holding). Employee at cookline stated the sausage patties were reheated this morning and placed in the warmer to hold approximately 20 minutes prior. The employee voluntarily discarded the sausage patties during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Windex" glass cleaner and aerosol can containing air freshener stored on counter in bar area, directly beside both single-use and metal utensils. Manager removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Cup and spray bottle stored inside handwash sink at front counter. 2. Pitcher full of water stored inside handwash sink at cookline. 3. Dishes stored inside handwash sink in warewash area.

Basic 13

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 16 dead flies stuck to sticky pest control device hanging from shelf at cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop inside bin of cooked potatoes at cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee "Dr Pepper" drink bottle stored on clean dish rack, directly above clean dishes. Manager removed the drink from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee purse stored on top of corn meal bin near cookline. 2. Employee phone stored on top of cutting board at refrigerated make-table. 3. Employee bag stored on top of fountain soda rack. All personal items were removed from the areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelf of table in warewash area soiled with rust.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door to kitchen near reach-in freezer has gaps leading to outside. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 1. Sticky pest control device hanging from shelf at cookline directly above package of tortillas. 2. Sticky pest control device hanging from shelf in warewash area directly above clean dishes. Manager discarded both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed plywood on counter below register in front bar area.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of breading bins at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Wire shelving inside walk-in cooler heavily soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Gaskets on reach-in freezer door soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door to kitchen near reach-in freezer has gaps leading to outside. Several live roaches and flies found near the area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe disconnected below handwash sink in warewash area.

#12Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Floor in exterior storage area soiled with dirt and/or leaves.

#13Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 1. Large pipe on ground near back door of kitchen. 2. Pallet and lattice on ground outside, near dumpster.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
7 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.