Caribbean Queen

507 Nw 5 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Passed · Jan 28, 2026 Directions
73
Fair BiteKarma score 73 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Last inspected Jan 28, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
  • Passed 3 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 4 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
  • 6 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 28

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Time/temperature control foods properly thawed
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Oct 2

    Callback Reinspection

    No violations

  5. Failed Sep 18

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
  6. Failed Mar 24

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Approved source
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

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