Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE

3045 SW 34 ST STE 20 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3458630
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8761716
DBPR license1103559

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat filling. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a can and cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. The can and cloth were moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 employee over 60 days, no visible certificate.

#8Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed: a squeeze bottle at the kitchen hand wash sink, no label. Soap was added to the bottle.

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: on the half wall in the kitchen, employee's drinks stored with Kosher salt. The salt was moved to dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the glass top reach-in cooler.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the on the glass top reach-in cooler on the back wall, foreign substance and moisture buildup on the gaskets. Observed: the back door is soiled.

#4Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit/storage in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed: the wire racks with dry storage is not secured, on the way to the restrooms.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.