PURPLE ROOTS
4549 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 202 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chl in dish machine, not dispensing chlorine, set up triple sink and manically sanitized tongs **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed tongs only then placed them as clean, explained to him proper sanitization, fan them in dish machine but not dispensing chlorine, set up triple sink and sanitized them there **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pudding made on 9/21, operator discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket, test strip turned blueish, employee diluted it to 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
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. None, emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink by dish machine was removed, explained to manager and showed her plan in system **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter and cook line, employee placed a roll **Corrected On-Site**
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 two employees here that could not show me certifications, emailed agreement
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee since July, cook, also server doesn't have it on her, works in another restaurant
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made a couple of days ago, operator wrote date on **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old build up on exterior of dish machine
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling tile by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty in back prep area
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf above customer food in walk in cooler, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks cooking without hair restraint
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket and oil jug, storage area, employee placed them on crate **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at cook line with food build up **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.