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THE PAPER BAG

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3383544
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8476146
DBPR license1102921

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pain cream on shelf above dry storage reach in cooler and bulk mayo containers, operator moved all medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage dated 12/6.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back kitchen, operator placed roll by sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in front of Handwash sink in back Kicthen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on wall in storage portion of kitchen above dry storage reach in cooler.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of dry storage reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 tiles broken on floor between dry storage room and warewashing room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.