CARIBBEAN SPICE
1310 NW 23 AVE UNIT C · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags used to store dough in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer across from office.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter steam table: cabbage (123F – Hot Holding). Manager stated cabbage placed in steam table two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded cabbage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored on shelf next to three computers sink.
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of sugar stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer across from office. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins stored on floor behind front counter. Manager had employee placed cooking napkins on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on kitchen prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.