Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE

14816 MAIN STREET · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3746024
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784526
DBPR license1102093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (46F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler by fryer other items cooling/under 41F. Retemped 42. link sausage (53F – Cold Holding) item in table top reach in cooler, other items below 41F. Retrmped 42. butter pats (74F – Cold Holding) items sitting on tables, employee collected butter placed in reach in cooler. Spoke to operator about using time control and keeping butter at front counter of on ice. Discarded. boiled egg (55F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler middle of kitchen, for 2 hours, items placed in freezer. Eggs 42, sliced tomatoes 44. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water dispenser on tea machine soiled with white build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large bottle of dish soap in Handwash sink on cooks line, employee moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by Handwash sink with purple liquid inside no label, operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above clean equipment, manager moved drink below. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above bread, operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer gasket torn by back door.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo boxes on floor in dining area by closet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from Handwash sink in kitchen.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on dry storage shelf, operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.