THE PAPER BAG
5750 SW 75 COURT SUITE 20, Gainesville FL 32608
Last inspected Dec 16, 2024 · 7 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed: added seats outside, 16 on the license, 12 inside, 14 more outside, equaling 26. A seating evaluation form will be emailed.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: an open gallon of milk, no open date mark. A date sticker was added.
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. Observed: 2 new staff on site, no employee training available for review, and no Employee Reporting form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: cooked chicken lacking a date of preparation. An adjusted sticker was made.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the front line cold make table: items prepped, cooked or cut today: tuna 52, roast beef 53, slice cheese 48, pork 54, pastrami 51. All items moved to the chest freezers. **Warning* Later Tuna 42, roast beef 38, pork 40.
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. Observed: new front line male employee, no Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed: shell eggs stored over bread in the kitchen reach-in cooler. The eggs were moved below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: macaroni salad in the front line display, 47. This was moved to the reach-in cooler in the kitchen. ALSO, pastrami in the front line flip top, 45°. This was moved to the chest freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 spatulas in the front line hand wash sink. These were removed.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed: chlorine in use for 3 compartment sink, only quaternary amonia test strips available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes, on the clean dish rack.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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. Observed: open milk, not dated, in the 3 door reach-in cooler. A date was added.
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. Observed: lack of proof of any training.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed: a spray cleaner stored next to a display box of hot sauce, in the alcove. The hot sauce was moved.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed: added seats outside, 16 on the license, 12 inside, 14 more outside, equaling 26. A seating evaluation form will be emailed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bulk bag of flour stored on the floor in the kitchen. This was placed on a shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a bulk roll of paper sandwich wrap stored on the floor in the kitchen. The roll was placed on a shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the front line flip top cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide-emitting strip/fly paper present in food prep area. Observed: multiple spots where fly glue/paper was present over food/prep/clean dishes. These were being removed during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked chicken on the speed rack, 76F. These were moved to the reach-in cooler.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed: a knife block in use. The block was moved to the office to be taken away.
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.