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
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed : raw chicken stored over raw beef in the mid kitchen reach-in cooler. Items were adjusted into compliance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : plantains sitting on top of another pan in the front line hotwell, 118°. This was sent to the oven to be reheated to 165° or greater. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the tested thermometer read 21° in a proper ice bath. This was adjusted to 32°. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed : there was not a covered trash receptacle in the women's restroom. The lid was found and placed back on. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the reach-in cooler in the mid kitchen right hand door is not attached. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : in the center area reach-in cooler, the patties mix had a spoon handle touching product. The spoon was adjusted with a gloved hand. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:33 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.