SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE

Name: SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE
Address: 14816 MAIN STREET, ALACHUA, FL, 32615, US
Rating: 84.9

14816 MAIN STREET, ALACHUA, FL 32615

License #1102093

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84.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SOUTHERN TASTE CAFE in ALACHUA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 9 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to back door.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cook line reach-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles loose in dry storage room.
[40-06-5] 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.
[53A-03-7] 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.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage shed.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored over creamers in dry storage area.
[53B-13-5] 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.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] 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.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in wait station.
[22-16-4] 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.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed four flies in kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on shelf across from cook line grill.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored next to kitchen soda box stand.
[12A-12-4] 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.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of mop sink behind building.
[53B-13-5] 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.

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