FLYING BISCUIT CAFE
4150 Northwest 16th Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Suburban Heights
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 1 knife between flip top cooler lids on reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 old label on metal container stacked on clean dish rack.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Peppers and tomatoes in original cardboard boxes on shelf above ready to eat items (cooked greens, sausage gravy, etc) in walk in cooler.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into pan, wiped gloved hands on clean towel then touched spoon and stirred cooking food on burner, spoke to employee about washing hands and changing gloves between cracking eggs.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towel on top of leafy green food items in reach in cooler on cooks line, unable to verify if paper towels are food grade.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68F - Cold Holding) butter pats in container at room temperature by pass through window, manager stated item was out of cooler for 3 hours, she placed back in cooler to rapidly chill down. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom oven in prep area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on server alley has syrup bottles in sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The sliding door track on dish machine is soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in mango with no handle, manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved drink to designated area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean rack in prep area.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatulas on cooks line 1 had burn/scorch marks on handle.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came back into kitchen from hallway/bathroom area, put on apron then at Handwash sink washed hands for maybe 5 seconds before drying them.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 containers of cooked yellow rice 9/17 (1 in the walk in cooler and 1 in hot box on cool line.)
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 shell eggs cracked in container on shelf in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator stated during busy rush the cooler is constantly kept open during service, thermometer inside unit read 50F, employees placed ice on items to rapidly chill items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M Costa 8/23/2024, manager stated she is scheduled soon to take test.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed grill scraper at Handwash sink at the end of cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in dish area. Handwash sink in dish area missing soap. Manager replaced items at Handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. The reach in cooler handle behind bar area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee green thermos cup on top of tortilla box in prep room. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag on top of canned drinks behind bar.
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Potatoes on cooks line, employees placed item back in cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops handle in black bean mixture in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in corner of cooks line.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee putting away clean dishes adjusted hat then continued putting away clean plates. Employee on cooks line kept touching pants and shirt then continued cooking.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. red velvet batter (61F - Cold Holding); egg wash (72F - Cold Holding) items sitting on counter of cooks line. Egg wash was supposed to be in ice bath but ice had melted away, employee replaced ice. Red velvet batter is a seasonal item very popular during February item constantly being in and out of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior back top corners of ice bin behind bar.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in Handwash sink on cooks line, employees moved bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in dish washing area, employee changed batteries. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the bottom edges of doors.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bean mixture in drawer on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handle behind bar fixed with red duct tape.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on dry storage shelf at entrance to kitchen above single service items. Drink on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Employees moved most beverages. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on shelf above prep table. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1 spatula that has become burned/warped. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle backsplash behind bar. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on sliding drawers. Reach in cooler at end of cooks line the door jam is soiled. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean mix (47F - Cold Holding) feta (47F - Cold Holding); egg liquid (48F - Cold Holding) items in top of reach in cooler on cooks line, other items are 41 or below. Ice was added to food items. Retemped items between 43-44. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap next to tortillas and bread on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in Handwash sink at the beginning of cooks line. Metal pan in Handwash sink in corner of cooks line. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).