FLYING BISCUIT CAFE
4150 NW 16TH BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came back into kitchen from hallway/bathroom area, put on apron then at Handwash sink washed hands for maybe 5 seconds before drying them.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 containers of cooked yellow rice 9/17 (1 in the walk in cooler and 1 in hot box on cool line.)
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 shell eggs cracked in container on shelf in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F – Cold Holding); black beans (52F – Cold Holding); ham (51F – Cold Holding); sausage (50F – Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator stated during busy rush the cooler is constantly kept open during service, thermometer inside unit read 50F, employees placed ice on items to rapidly chill items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M Costa 8/23/2024, manager stated she is scheduled soon to take test.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed grill scraper at Handwash sink at the end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in dish area. Handwash sink in dish area missing soap. Manager replaced items at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The sliding door track on dish machine is soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in mango with no handle, manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved drink to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean rack in prep area.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Spatulas on cooks line 1 had burn/scorch marks on handle.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.