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CARIBBEAN QUEEN

507 NW 5 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356002
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375262
DBPR license1102843

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen. Raw shell eggs over bread in reach in cooler in storage shed. Operator moved all raw items below ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray disinfectant next to Togo boxes in back storage room, operator moved spray. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table heavily stained. Operator discarded board. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on prep table in back with multiple deep cut marks. Operator discarded board. 2 drawers inside reach in cooler in kitchen the drawers are cracked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 cans of chicken broth on floor behind front counter. Operator placed on counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under Three compartment sink the wall is crumbling next to/behind black rubber cove molding.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and unit piece above stove. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded freezer and drink cooler outside of storage shed out back. Operator stated a person is scheduled to come pick up extra unused equipment.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near oven/stove.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.