The Paper Bag

209 Nw 75 St Ste 30, Gainesville, FL 32607

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

The Paper Bag has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting The Paper Bag on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - 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.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 75F.

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind soda machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter in beverage area not covered. Employee placed filter in plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - 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.

42-01-4

Oct 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on counter in prep area.

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in prep area.

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Paper Bag last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Paper Bag on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Paper Bag?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Paper Bag.

How does The Paper Bag compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Paper Bag most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Paper Bag's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Paper Bag have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Paper Bag means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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