Caribbean Spice, 1121 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARIBBEAN SPICE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1121 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5111
License #: 1101889
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 1/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Only two lights working in kitchen at time of inspection. Dimly lit in food prep area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind bread table.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In reach-in cooler and freezer.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13. Mailed in last week check number 3739
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Dough scale.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided upon request. **Corrected On-Site**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Only two lights working in kitchen at time of inspection. Dimly lit in food prep area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind bread table.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In reach-in cooler and freezer.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13. Mailed in last week check number 3739
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 4 large dead roaches behind bread table. Five egg casings on floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 old moldy droppings behind bread table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Dough scale.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided upon request. **Corrected On-Site**
9/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer at cook line, used for long term storage.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Storing dough.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pilot light out at water heater.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license license expired 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions tissue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect touching patties in case. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface equipment all needs cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface in mop sink
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area flour
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked cake,filling.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions restroom Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers missing cap.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface inside refrigerator,prep shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by mixer.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, restroom.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, eggs above oxtail.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions restroom.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on s ale.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area flour.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BY WASTE BASKET AND UTENSIL IN BOWL OF SINK.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. HARD TO GET PLACES.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ONE-DOOR STAINLESS REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. TRIPLE SINK FAUCET
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. RESTROOM Corrected On Site.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. "CLEAR GEL" FOOD ADDITIVE POWDER
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. WHITE REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. AND BOWL
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES/DOORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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