CARIBBEAN QUEEN
507 NW 5 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 droppings on floor in break room/storage area. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat patty (48F – Cold Holding); stew (50F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler, operator stated she had cooler door open for a long period of time restocking sodas, she stated she is taking items home to her dogs.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mix vegetables (120F – Hot Holding); cooked plantains (112F – Hot Holding) items on top of steam well not actually in steam well, operator placed items in oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards located in outside prep area are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water in spray bottle located on top of grease trap no label.
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches inside top portion reach in freezer in outside storage shed. Also multiple egg sacks (possibly empty) and roach excrement on the floor in the same outside shed. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board outside back door with deep cut marks. Knife outside in cutting board the blade is rusted. **Repeat Violation**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Cutting board and knife observed outside, operator stated she cuts oxtails outside everything else is prepared inside, spoke to operator about only prepping inside establishment. **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer behind front counter.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing under running water but not submerged in cold water. Operator placed items in cold water with cold water running on it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra lightbulbs and discarded equipment outside near storage shed.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen near oven. Metal cage wall attachment soiled between the kitchen and front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.