Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua
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14816 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua has been inspected 25 times since 2016, with 92 total violations averaging 3.7 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. However, compliance has deteriorated significantly in recent inspections: the July 2025 inspection documented 33 violations including four high-priority findings (employee health policy violations in two instances, improper hand/arm washing, and shell stock requirements), and the November 2025 inspection cited 27 violations with one high-priority violation. Employee health policy violations and allergen awareness failures have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 was completed with no further action, but the recurring pattern of high-priority violations across consecutive inspections signals ongoing compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua last inspected?
- Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua?
- The most frequently cited violations at Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua had?
- Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua find?
- Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua was most recently inspected on August 12, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua ever been shut down?
- No, Southern Taste Cafe in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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