Gainesville, Alachua County

THE PAPER BAG

11 SE 1 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 23, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 24305289

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on gasket of dry storage reach in cooler in prep room, manager disposed of roach. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 24305288

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall behind pipe above bread dry storage reach in cooler in prep room. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24305292

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink at end of splitter with green hose attached.

22-02-4

Detail 24305284

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens in prep room soiled with old food debris/grease.

14-11-5

Detail 24305286

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer with fireball sticker the lid interior is cracked exposing insulation.

36-17-5

Detail 24305290

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2-3 tiles missing on floor between prep room and ware washing room.

23-03-4

Detail 24305291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest reach in freezer with fireball sticker the gasket is soiled with grease/old food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 24305287

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of orange juice on top shelf in walk in cooler, operator moved drink to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24305285

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around air vent in prep room soiled with dust.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 23994013

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened a few days ago, employee dated milk. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23994015

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over deli paper at front counter, employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23994012

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.

02D-03-4

Detail 23994014

Basic - Label on a food item packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies on front counter for customer self service.

25-05-4

Detail 23994011

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of deli paper on floor behind front counter.

14-17-4

Detail 23994010

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf rusted holding drinks and deli meat. Repeat Violation

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-25-4

Detail 23637111

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face to catch earbud then proceeded to handle tomatoes on front counter make line. Inspector had employee change gloves and wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23637105

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of slicer in prep area next to fryer. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 23637112

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. Employee that works in front counter area hired over 60 days no proof of employee training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 23637110

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall vents in prep area above oven. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23637106

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to take out bags. Employee removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23637114

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area leading into dish area.

38-07-4

Detail 23637107

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 23637108

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryer and oven. Walk-in cooler gasket. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23637113

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 23637109

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-23-4

Detail 23499033

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Behind business card and fire warning sign on wall, pipes lining wall, and some shelving edges in middle prep area.

22-02-4

Detail 23499040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven in back kitchen.

53B-02-5

Detail 23499038

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. Employee working in the back kitchen prepping foods working for right at 60 days.

11-26-1

Detail 23499041

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee working the cash register and employee cooking in back kitchen, both employees read and signed agreement. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23499035

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by Three compartment sink manager labeled as bleach water. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23499030

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on wall in prep area of kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23499031

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to mixer and cutting boards, employee moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23499032

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest reach in freezers.

10-17-4

Detail 23499039

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in cooler and spacer, manager stated it is only to hold spacers in place so containers do not fall through, spoke to manager about finding a different item to put in its place. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23499037

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign in health folder, manager posted on wall. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23499036

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. "Fireball" reach in freezer the door jam is soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 23499034

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22508945

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

01B-24-5

Detail 22508951

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 22508948

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

51-11-4

Detail 22508946

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

36-34-5

Detail 22508947

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22508950

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

36-17-5

Detail 22508949

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

Aug 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22211148

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from oven.

36-73-4

Detail 22211147

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner beneath water heater next to three compartment sink. Operator cleaned area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22211146

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above oven.