The Paper Bag

5750 Sw 75 Court Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32608

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The Paper Bag has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The Paper Bag's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Aug 13, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-24-4

High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-55-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed multiple flies in kitchen

35A-02-6

Intermediate - 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 person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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 half gallon of milk in reach in cooler opened 48 hours earlier not date marked. Manager date marked milk container **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

21-23-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Paper Bag last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Paper Bag on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

The Paper Bag most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Paper Bag have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Paper Bag means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Paper Bag inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Paper Bag is inspected around four times per year on average.

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