16TH AVENUE DINER
207 NE 16 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain medicine pills next to seasoning containers on dry storage shelf above mop sink, manager moved item to first aid kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 7-8 flies flying around warewashing area landing on dry storage shelves and pipes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (71F – Cold Holding) item sitting on counter of reach in cooler at room temperature, spoke to employee about adding item to time as a public health control. sausage (46F – Cold Holding); ham (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, cooler thermometer states 42F, cooler lid kept open during busy breakfast rush. Employee stated technician is scheduled to do routine maintenance today and will have him look at coolers set temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose Bibb outside of exterior storage area.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. Reach in cooler rack soiled by Handwash sink.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher of water at Handwash sink on cooks line. Spoon inside Handwash sink on cooks line, inspector moved item to be able to wash hands.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid inside under Handwash sink on cooks line, employee labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. On the recyclable dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in warewashing room. Reach in cooler door jam soiled next to Handwash sink on front line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.