TASTE
4860 NW 39 AVE STE C · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean utensils without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled dirty dishes and put on gloves to handle food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee returned from restroom and handled glasses without washing hand. Manager had employee wash hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over seafood broth in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler labeled drinks behind front counter: whipped topping (60F,61F,60F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler labeled drinks behind front counter: whipped topping (60F,61F,60F – Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight.
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi stored in walk-in cooler, manager stated Kimchi was portioned on 8/4. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table next to three compartment sink. Deflector plate and bin of ice machine next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottles stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with 5 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink. No soap at front counter hand washing sink. Manager provided soap at both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Establishment has one certification available, establishment has seven employees.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop chopped peanuts stored on shelf in kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Cans of bamboo shoots stored on shelf in screened room behind building. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and prep table next to walk-in cooler. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle and bucket on floor. Manager placed tongs on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board on prep table next to three compartment sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach-in freezer next to back door. Gasket of reach-in freezer behind front counter. Area around soda nozzles of soda machine behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restrooms out of order.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored behind front counter.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table next to walk-in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of chopped peanuts on shelf next to walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.