SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE
14816 MAIN STREET · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in kitchen steam table: pork (88F – Hot Holding). Owner stated pork placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Owner moved pork to reach-in freezer to begin the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad and bottle of soap in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for two kitchen employees. **Warning**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 39F. Owner discarded thermometer and began using a new one reading 33F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on kitchen prep table. Employee drink on prep area behind front counter. Employee drinks were removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor next to fryers.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager had ice scoop washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee cleaned reach-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in kitchen and storage shed. To go containers stored in dry storage area not inverted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.