PAPER BAG
11 SE 1 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 314-537-2669
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019053223 | Oct 17, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | $800 |
| 5--2019039972 | Jul 29, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall behind pipe above bread dry storage reach in cooler in prep room.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens in prep room soiled with old food debris/grease.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer with fireball sticker the lid interior is cracked exposing insulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2-3 tiles missing on floor between prep room and ware washing room.
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.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around air vent in prep room soiled with dust.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of deli paper on floor behind front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf rusted holding drinks and deli meat.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of slicer in prep area next to fryer.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall vents in prep area above oven.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area leading into dish area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryer and oven. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven in back kitchen.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by Three compartment sink manager labeled as bleach water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on wall in prep area of kitchen.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest reach in freezers.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign in health folder, manager posted on wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. "Fireball" reach in freezer the door jam is soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back kitchen, operator placed roll by sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in front of Handwash sink in back Kicthen.
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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 tiles broken on floor between dry storage room and warewashing room.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from oven.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner beneath water heater next to three compartment sink. Operator cleaned area during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above oven.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.