Southern Taste

17701 April Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Southern Taste stretching back to 2022. On Feb 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Southern Taste's record stops at Feb 19, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Alachua restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

05-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor beneath three compartment sink. Owner discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to back door. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryer stained. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fronts of fryer greasy. Handle for reach-in freezer next to door. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Taste on file is from Feb 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Taste?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Taste.

How does Southern Taste compare to other restaurants in Alachua?

Southern Taste most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Alachua average of 75.

Has Southern Taste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Taste have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Taste means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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