How many health inspections has BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE had?

BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE ever been shut down?

No, BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE?

The most frequently cited violations at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE

3045 SW 34 ST STE 20, Gainesville, FL 32608

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LOOP BAKERY INC · License: SEA1103559

BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville, FL has 22 inspections on record with 122 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

122Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 3, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jan 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 3, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 16, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Feb 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 10, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Sep 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 1, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Alachua County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.49.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE had?: BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE ever been shut down?: No, BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE?: The most frequently cited violations at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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