Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PURPLE ROOTS

4549 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 202 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3787541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13943676
DBPR license2615776

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw pork then got container with noodles from walk in cooler, explained and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128t wings in warmer, employee added more water in wing container, 80f rice in warmer, employee voluntarily discarded it, **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 one cook here, has blank for, explained to him

#11Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink by cook line, employee placed another dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile dusty by front counter

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking, no hair restraint, he put one on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By hand sink in back prep area/dish washing area and by walk in freezer, operator cleaned area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 132f water for rice scoop, employee turned it up **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. None. In hand sink by dish machine, emailed one

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go containers on floor by front counter, operator placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handles in triple sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.