The Paper Bag
4780 NW 39 Ave Ste 9, Gainesville, FL 32606 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103830
What drove the grade
Food with mold-like growth.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. 1 container of strawberries moldy.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Soap and air freshener on shelf above clean utensils, employee moved items to chemical storage.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working longer than 60 days.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Soda syrup boxes on floor in back storage room, employee placed up off of floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Air vent in kitchen soiled with dust.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.