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PAPER BAG

209 NW 75 ST STE 30, Gainesville FL 32607 · 314-537-2669

Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1103795
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in make line reach-in cooler: sausage (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated sausage placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved sausage to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on prep line wearing gloves scratched the inside of their ear, then removed gloves and put on clean gloves without washing hands. Discussed with manager.
High priority/12A-10-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Fabuloso and dish soap stored on top of cooling rack. Manager removed items
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a regular hose Bibb faucet with no vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 in back reach in cooler not date marked. Manager advised milk was opened 11/17
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager does not have food handler certificates for six out of eight employees
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). Employee labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on top of cans of chips, aprons hanging on clean ware rack. Manager removed all items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Box of chips on floor in office.
Basic/08B-38-4
Label on a food item prepared and 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. Establishment has cookies, coffee cakes on the front counter that customers can grab and go with no labels with the required information. Manager placed all items on shelf behind register
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go coffee cup lids no inverted or protected at coffee area. Manager discarded lids
Basic/25-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sauces and pickles ) in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
The state's own report →
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of hand soap on reach-in freezer next to kitchen hand washing sink. Employee placed hand soap on hand washing sink.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet for mop sink next to back door.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head of floor mixer in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No drop down ceiling over coffee prep area.
Basic/36-37-5
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor underneath kitchen dishwasher.
Basic/35A-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from front counter prep area.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pickles in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in make line reach-in cooler: sausage (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated sausage placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved sausage to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with five employees working.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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 employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored in dry storage area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 75F.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind soda machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on kitchen prep table. Employee removed phone during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter in beverage area not covered. Employee placed filter in plastic bag.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket of dirty water next to mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on counter in prep area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in prep area.
Basic/36-34-5

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.