Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JAX SPICE

5016 GATE PKWY UNIT 1 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3745844
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784346
DBPR license2615747

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by large garbage can. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any Certified Food Manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available

#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 Food service employee no Certified Food Manager onsite

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods. Spices.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at bar.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hat jack on clean plates. Moved by manager. Plates moved for washing.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue buildup on exterior of microwave.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.