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 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3481116
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792113
DBPR license2615776

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired. Verified under same ownership. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled Spray bottle with yellow solution stored hanging next to clean equipment. Employee stated it's chemical cleaner and properly stored it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clothing stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Two paint brush stored make table to be used for basting. Employee removed

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle with yellow solution stored hanging next to clean equipment. Employee stated it's chemical cleaner

Basic 8

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Both first make table reach in cooler on cook line doors in disrepair

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink due to pipe leaking

#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Stored flour in bin with cracked lids in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Sauces stored in buckets on floor in walk in Freezer

#7Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. White stored spatula at dry storage rack is chipped in disrepair

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.