THE PAPER BAG

Name: THE PAPER BAG
Address: 4780 NW 39 AVE STE 9, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32606, US
Rating: 94.5

4780 NW 39 AVE STE 9, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

License #1103830

94.5 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Latest inspection

July 9, 2026 · 6 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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THE PAPER BAG in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.5 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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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?

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 container of strawberries moldy.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes on floor in back storage room, employee placed up off of floor.
[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.
[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.