Caribbean Queen
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Caribbean Queen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Rice and broccoli stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink.
01B-07-4
High 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**
14-15-4
High 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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter steam table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Mop sink on side of building. **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4
Basic - 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**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Manager posted poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout the kitchen greasy.
36-27-5
43
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High 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**
35A-04-4
High 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.
03A-02-5
High 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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water in spray bottle located on top of grease trap no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards located in outside prep area are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board outside back door with deep cut marks. Knife outside in cutting board the blade is rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - 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**
08B-32-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer behind front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided.
51-13-4
Basic - 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**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra lightbulbs and discarded equipment outside near storage shed.
33-31-5
Basic - 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.
36-27-5
Basic - 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**
35A-03-4
32
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside with green hose attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler inside outside storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Water pipe is broken but drain pipe is fully functioning, operator is using hose at faucet next to sink to get mop water, operator stated land lord hired plumber to come and fix.
27-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior reach in cooler inside one shelf is cracked. Outside reach in freezers ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan filter and fan area soiled above stove top. Clean dish rack above Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray disinfectant next to Togo boxes in back storage room, operator moved spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cans of chicken broth on floor behind front counter. Operator placed on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under Three compartment sink the wall is crumbling next to/behind black rubber cove molding.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and unit piece above stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near oven/stove.
36-27-5
47
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Queen on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Queen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Queen.
How does Caribbean Queen compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Caribbean Queen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Caribbean Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Queen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caribbean Queen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Caribbean Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Queen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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