CARIBBEAN SPICE Health Score — Gainesville, FL

1310 NW 23 AVE UNIT C, Gainesville, FL 32605

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 7/27/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
B
80 / 100
Good

2 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 3 minor issues found

Inspected July 27, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 25% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
1
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Bathrooms
  • Minor Exits not blocked or locked

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Frequently Asked Questions

CARIBBEAN SPICE received a ClearScore of 80/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 27, 2026. 6 violations were found, including 2 high-risk issues. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The most recent inspection of CARIBBEAN SPICE on July 27, 2026 found 6 violations: 2 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

CARIBBEAN SPICE was last inspected on July 27, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

CARIBBEAN SPICE received a Grade B (ClearScore 80/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 2 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, CARIBBEAN SPICE is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of CARIBBEAN SPICE's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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