THE PAPER BAG
4780 NW 39 AVE STE 9, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
License #1103830
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Solid Health Score
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THE PAPER BAG in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 9, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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THE PAPER BAG looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent in kitchen soiled with dust.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and air freshener on shelf above clean utensils, employee moved items to chemical storage.
- [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working longer than 60 days.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes on floor in back storage room, employee placed up off of floor.
- [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -Wooden pieces attached to wall holding up shelves above prep table. -Interior front counter is wood that needs to be sealed.
- [01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 container of strawberries moldy.
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