JAX SPICE
5016 GATE PKWY UNIT 1, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.367.3956
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects at front soda dispenser drain in front counter area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects at dishmachine area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects at prep area drain. Person in charge killed until 2 flying insects remained.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by large garbage can. Moved by manager.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any Certified Food Manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available
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
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods. Spices.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at bar.
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.
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue buildup on exterior of microwave.
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original provisos for file 370163 state ice dispensers are utilized at front counter server area. Observed ice bin with scoopable ice, ice scoop and no hand wash sink in the area. No plans on file for current file number.
Jun 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original provisos for file 370163 state ice dispensers are utilized at front counter server area. Observed ice bin with scoopable ice, ice scoop and no hand wash sink in the area. No plans on file for current file number.
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Butter chicken sauce made with cream cooling overnight per person in charge in walk in cooler at 46-47F. Item is stored in deep metal pan.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Butter chicken sauce made with cream cooling overnight per person in charge in walk in cooler at 46-47F. Item is stored in deep metal pan. Also, Fried onions made yesterday per person in charge at room temperature in kitchen at 74F. Recommend holding small amount on time.
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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm Inspector noted sanitizer bucket empty. Person in charge replaced sanitizer and retested at 50ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects at front soda dispenser drain in front counter area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects at dishmachine area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects at prep area drain. Person in charge killed until 2 flying insects remained.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pan of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over case of potatoes. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried onions made yesterday per person in charge at room temperature in kitchen at 74F. Recommend holding small amount on time.
Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is sprouting mung beans in house. No process waiver/ haccp
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse utensil in hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand wash sink closest to dishmachine. Person in charge replaced.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original provisos for file 370163 state ice dispensers are utilized at front counter server area. Observed ice bin with scoopable ice, ice scoop and no hand wash sink in the area. No plans on file for current file number.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth observed in direct contact with sprouts in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dish ware area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several clean dish ware items with old labels still on exterior.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to on warning for temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, spinach, curry, curry 44-45F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Called for service during inspection. Also, mango lassi at bar at 46F. Person in charge discarded.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to on warning for temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, spinach, curry, curry 44-45F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Called for service during inspection. Also, mango lassi at bar at 46F. Person in charge discarded.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispensers not functional at several sinks at time of inspection. Person in charge provided soap. Paper towels missing in men's restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go pints used as scoop in dry and wet food items. Person in charge removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust accumulation on return vents in kitchen by office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers wet nesting at clean dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee return from outside with gloved hands, handle dirty dish, then return to cookline and handle clean utensils without hand wash. Spoke to employee.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chorizo stored over raw fish. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Roasted poblanos held on counter overnight at 72F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted poblanos held on counter overnight at 72F. Ranch in reach in cooler at 47F. Recommend holding in unit below, or on ice in fliptop, or on time. Person in charge over to unit below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table tofu, pork, beef at 109-128F. Items are double panned in steam well. Person in charge reheated items to 172F during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior side of flattop with grease buildup. Shelves to broiler with grease buildup. Interior of mainline reach in cooler with debris buildup. Ice machine with heavy black and pink mold like substance buildup.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty with training expired 6.2024.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed several containers in clean dishware storage with cracked edges, missing pieces.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds green salsa on time, has time mark during inspection. Unable to find time paperwork. Inspector provided.
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. Several employees on duty working 60+ days with no proof of training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with dust and grease buildup. Lights in cages over server reach in cooler with dust buildup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under side door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Exterior of ice machine door with mold like substance buildup. Can storage racks with debris buildup. Soda plates with mold like substance buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler on speed rack non continuously cooked chicken stored over non continuously cooked steak. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pastor sauce made with cooked onions and garlic dated 2/23.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. BG green sauce made with cooked Jalapeños, onions, garlic, vinegar at room temperature served between guests at 69F made 3/21.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BG green sauce made with cooked Jalapeños, onions, garlic, vinegar at room temperature served between guests at 69F.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. BG green sauce made with cooked Jalapeños, onions, garlic, vinegar at room temperature served between guests at 69F made 3/21.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in steam well at 128F person in charge began reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with black hose attached.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Establishment par cooks chicken and steak, unable to provide written procedures or filled out temperature logs during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge has no proof of CFM, states did take class, unable to provide certificate.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves steak cooked to order, no consumer advisory on menu. Person in charge posted during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink by dishpit and on far right of cookline not functioning. Person in charge provided soap at cookline hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink drain.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On line beef 105, rice 121F, queso 70F, queso 126F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for 2.5 hrs. Began reheating.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Person in charge removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold like substance buildup in ice machine in use by office. Also, soda nozzles at bar with debris buildup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on wall of dispensing area of dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with debris buildup in dry storage and above ice machine. Floors with standing water under triple sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under side door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and breading missing labels in back dry storage area. Person in charge labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.