JAX SPICE RESTAURANT
311 3 ST STE 104, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.853.6217
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in dining area. 1 flying insect near ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler pan of Cube cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Pan was on top of pans in reach in cooler. Employee removed and placed inside cooler. Observed in prep area on a shelf Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated was out early for bread. Employee placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on a shelf in prep room Cooked potatoes (61F - Hot Holding). Employee stated was made at 11:30 am. Employee placed potatoes back into cooler.
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/ Observed establishment without a certified food manager on duty.
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment without original third party employee food training certification certificates available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food contact shelves in food storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on ovens located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 72F. Employee moved to ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation handling personal phone while cooking. Inspector spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee proceeded to wash hands.
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/ Observed no certified food manager on duty with 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing station at entrance of kitchen and by ware washing without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment to only have copies of required food training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue cleaner without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed multiple food shelves lined with cardboard. Observed clean dry storage rack for containers and pots lined with cardboard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located on reach in cooler located on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet not in mop sink no properly stored. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/ Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaging in food preparation.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment with copies of Required food employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks near soda storage area not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food shelf in storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in freezer multiple open boxes of food stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide Raid can located on shelf in kitchen labeled for household use only. Employee removed from premises.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled.
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/ Observed no certified manager on duty while 4 or more employees are engaged in food preparation.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on sanitizer bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit near ice chute.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dishes and pans. Manager removed cardboard from shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle on food shelf in back room. Observed employee food bag of peanuts on food shelf that is food served to the public. Manager had employee remove and store properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored next to food served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 80F on shelf. Employee placed utensils in warehouse washing area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen without light shield or sleeve covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink in prep area missing the employee handwashing sign. Inspector will send copy of employee hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in coolers door gaskets soiled. Observed reach in coolers on cook line door gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers containing salt sugar,salt flour without labels. Manager will have employee place labels on containers.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spoons held in hot water at 90F on cook line. Manager removed spoons from water.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 2 flying insects. Observed 1 flying insect in warehouse washing area. Observed 1 flying insect in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line Chicken (66F - Cold Holding); Chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed back in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing back flow device on one side of splitter.
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/ Observed no certified food manager on duty during inspection with more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chlorine without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Obviously CO2 tanks not adequately secured near side exit door. Manager secured CO2 tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets and watch.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Manager removed and placed mop to dry properly.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking with gloved hands and proceeded to engage without washing hands properly. Employee removed and washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line.
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. Observed 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled on cook line. Manager removed and placed in ware washing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked on cook line.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting tomatoes with bare hand contact. Manager intervened
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by cart. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine line. Marked by manager.
Food stored on floor. Bag of ice on floor In walk in freezer. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter Heavily dusty
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