Caribbean Spice in Gainesville
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1310 Nw 23 Ave Unit C, Gainesville, FL 32605Caribbean Spice in Gainesville has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 75 violations—an average of 3.9 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a concerning recent escalation: the most recent four inspections between February and November 2025 have yielded 52 violations combined, with high-priority violations appearing repeatedly in handwashing compliance, employee health policy, and chemical storage. Employee health policy violations—indicating failures in tracking sick workers or enforcing exclusion protocols—were cited in 6 of the last 7 inspections. Handwashing violations appeared in all four most recent inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on February 13, 2025 and October 28, 2024, signaling formal state enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 documented 24 violations including high-priority findings in handwashing, toxic substance control, allergen awareness, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces, resulting in an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribbean Spice in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Caribbean Spice in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Caribbean Spice in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribbean Spice in Gainesville last inspected?
- Caribbean Spice in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Caribbean Spice in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribbean Spice in Gainesville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Caribbean Spice in Gainesville had?
- Caribbean Spice in Gainesville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribbean Spice in Gainesville find?
- Caribbean Spice in Gainesville was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Caribbean Spice in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Caribbean Spice in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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