Caribbean Spice Patties

1310 Nw 23 Ave Ste C, Gainesville, FL 32605

African

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Caribbean Spice Patties has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Caribbean Spice Patties on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Spray bottle with quaternary ammonia tested over 500 ppm.

41-15-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator ordered thermometer online during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler nearest driver passenger seat area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia used on the truck, no test strips. Operator ordered strips during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Sep 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Spice Patties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Spice Patties on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Caribbean Spice Patties compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Caribbean Spice Patties most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Caribbean Spice Patties' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Spice Patties have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Spice Patties means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Caribbean Spice Patties inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Spice Patties is inspected around three times per year on average.

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