FLA JUICE & BOWL
1563 SAN MARCO BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904.374.9454
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 48 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects near triple sink and mop sink.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects near triple sink and mop sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment, preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license. Establishment license expired 6-1-2026. Operator renewed license during this inspection. verified by get details on iPad.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled eggs, fresh mozzarella, cut tomatoes, raw salmon, cream cheese (45F-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near rice cooker. Operator stated items stay in reach-in cooler overnight. No temperature log available. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs, fresh mozzarella, cut tomatoes, raw salmon, cream cheese, arugula and micro greens (45F-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near rice cooker. Operator stated items stay in reach-in cooler overnight. No temperature log available. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker on front exterior wall.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed person in charge, Terri, CFM certification expired 4-28-26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler near rice cooker soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to large reach in freezer at front service line. Operator replenished paper towels.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid missing from both unisex restrooms waste receptacles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chipped/ missing piece on gasket at ice bin at front service counter. Also, gasket on large reach in freezer at front line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler and multiple reach-in coolers at front service line soiled with debris. Also, gasket on large reach in freezer at front service line soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout front service line, prep area, warewashing and walk-in-cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water filter on wall in back room area leaking. Operator stated someone has been called to repair.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f raw salmon on double pan in prep cooler, front counter, employees rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Made rice at 4 am and left it at room temperature, forgot to write time, time on boars says 1 pm from yesterday, employee discarded it
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Made rice at 4 am and left it at room temperature, forgot to write time, time on boars says 1 pm from yesterday, employee discarded it stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On open desire of splitter at prep sink
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi and edamame opened early morning yesterday
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 new employee touching food, Kyile, has blank form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw salmon and tuna opened yesterday early morning, explained to manager, she dated them
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance by triple sink, employee labeled bleach
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Not closing all the way, both restrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both unisex restrooms
Food stored on floor. Coconut oil in bucket, storage area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On oats and cut up fruit in prep cooler, employee moved handles up, also on sushi rice, employee moved handle up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blackish gasket in 1 door freezer at front counter, vents dusty in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mangoes on shelf above krab salad and raw tuna and salmon that will be served raw, in walk in cooler, explained to manager
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat in bucket, employee made new solution, 300 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beige powder in storage area, employee labeled bulk containers, ground oats
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. New provider for salmon filet, manager called provider, got letter
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Open side on prep sink, front counter area
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owners makes the juices, Daniel Bluett took test on 3-1-17
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 2 new employees here
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On kimchi
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big containers on storage shelf used for clean veggies/fruits
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep reach in cooler and in prep reach in cooler
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Foggy solution, employee changed it
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat, employee changed solution, 300 ppm quat
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in prep sink with splitter, both sides need it
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Bluett makes the juices and took test on 3-1-17
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice, manager filled blank for up
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Bucket with ginger and boxes with food in walk in freezer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On sushi rice, employee moved it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers in shelf above krab mix, employee rearranged walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By prep sink, employee placed it on crate
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi opened yesterday early morning, mozzarella balls opened 2 days ago
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 new employee
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager could not find it, emailed one
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both unisex bathrooms
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in one door cooler at front counter
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter, emailed one
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bottles for juices in bag on floor, storage area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder on storage shelf, coco per manager
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Container of time held sushi rice not discarded form yesterday (last night) about 2 pounds
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chemical test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No hot water sanitizing measuring instrument available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged Tuna in sealed bags not punctured during thawing. Person In Charge punctured tuna packets.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards groves and with black like substance on boards.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear Dish Machine.
Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on exterior of cleaned press bags.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose in prep sink at front counter inside compartment
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on shelf above clean containers, storage shelf in back
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On both sides of splitters, prep sink at front counter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened early morning yesterday, cooler at front counter
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
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 new employee here
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ashanti has servsafe food handlers r card only
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna, employee punctured bags
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both unisex
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. A couple, front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler by blender, front counter
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager here called other managers and she texted it
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks at front counter and in back prep area, emailed one
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic bottles on floor, storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Edamame on table, 32f, explained to manager
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table and one hanging on bucket, employee pushed it. Front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers with brown and white powder, employee stated they area sugar
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
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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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mgr couldn't locate her food mgr certificate
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by prep sink, front counter, employee placed some
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed one to fill up
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has servsafe employee training only
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink, mgr discarded cleaner
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. For cutting strawberries and for prep units
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above coconut containers, front counter shelf, employee moved it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf above food. Employee moved it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting strawberries
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep unit by little oven
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On crunchy above prep cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On sushi rice, employee moved it
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler with cut spinach, front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks at front counter
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At front counter, prep area
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat, employee changed solution, 200 ppm quat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on storage shelf, back area, employee wrote name on
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