ISLAND SPICE GRILL
5960 RICHARDS ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator grabbed raw fish then washed hands for 7 seconds and scooped cooked food, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Two by triple sink
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25, food truck set up on Hogan and Bay in downtown Jacksonville. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f cooked shrimp on ledge of fryer, employee heated it to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Stopping foods
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag with shrimp in it, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employee helping today only, has blank copy
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee got it **Corrected On-Site**
51-21-4Intermediate – Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Jax kitchen owner stated he doesn't use his kitchen anymore, operator stated he uses another one, emailed commissary letter **Warning**
Basic 8
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping foods
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jug
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and windows opened
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one, placed one **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water heater dripping slowly
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.