CARIBBEAN QUEEN
507 NW 5 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Rice and broccoli stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Ox tails stored in to go bag, located in dry storage reach-in freezer. Manager placed ox tails in zip lock bags. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter steam table: chicken (128F – Hot Holding). Manager stated chicken placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken in oven to reheat. Item stored in front counter warmer: beef patties (123F – Hot Holding). Owner stated beef patties placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Owner placed beef patties in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter steam table. **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. Mop sink on side of building. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on front counter reach-in freezer. Manager removed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter reach-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Manager posted poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout the kitchen greasy.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:07 PM.
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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.