SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE
14816 MAIN STREET, Alachua FL 32615 · 386-588-3212
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flies in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler by fryer other items cooling/under 41F. Retemped 42. link sausage (53F - Cold Holding) item in table top reach in cooler, other items below 41F. Retrmped 42. butter pats (74F - Cold Holding) items sitting on tables, employee collected butter placed in reach in cooler. Spoke to operator about using time control and keeping butter at front counter of on ice. Discarded. boiled egg (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler middle of kitchen, for 2 hours, items placed in freezer. Eggs 42, sliced tomatoes 44.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water dispenser on tea machine soiled with white build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large bottle of dish soap in Handwash sink on cooks line, employee moved bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by Handwash sink with purple liquid inside no label, operator labeled as degreaser.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above clean equipment, manager moved drink below.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above bread, operator moved phone.
Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer gasket torn by back door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo boxes on floor in dining area by closet.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from Handwash sink in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on dry storage shelf, operator labeled sugar.
Nov 18, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored over creamers in dry storage area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duties manager certification expired on 11/5/2025, Michael Groves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cook line reach-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
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. No proof of employee reporting responsibility for front counter employee.
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. One employee on cook line has no proof of employee training.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on kitchen storage shelf. Manager removed phone during inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles loose in dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to back door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage shed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go lids stored on top of kitchen dry storage shelf. Manager turned lids over.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw hamburger and proceeded to handle cooked chicken without changing gloves washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flies in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over shell eggs in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Owner placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: cheese (45F,46F - Cold Holding). Owner stated items placed in cooler at 10:00 am. Owner moved cheeses to another cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
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. Establishment has one training certification available. Manager stated there are five employees for restaurant.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs posted. Owner posted consumer advisory during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in wait station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored next to kitchen soda box stand.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of mop sink behind building.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler next to cook line grill and reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on shelf across from cook line grill.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind building.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor next to fryers.
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.
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.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
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.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet underneath mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter hand washing sink. Manager provided towels at hand washing sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind water heater.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Turkey stored in make line reach-in cooler. Manager stated item sliced the previous day.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for one employee missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink next to back door. Gaskets of reach-in cooler on make line.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs in an establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food that requires the use of hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes as control measures. No sanitizer available at hand washing sinks. Manager provided hand sanitizer during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf underneath prep table next to kitchen entrance. Manager turned containers over.
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.