JUICE PARADISE
5250 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 3, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.422.0131
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two tiny flies in dining room area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026017800 | Nov 13, 2025 | Jun 25, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/ Expired Certified Food Manager certification.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager for this location.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/ Expired Certified Food Manager certification.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand Wash Sink next to Three compartment sink removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager for this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
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. 10 no employee training for 10 employees.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. training expired on 2 employees.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled box. Frontline.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door not self closing.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Frontline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed / wrapped single service items on floor. Dry goods.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand Wash Sink at frontline slow draining.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen and Three compartment sink line.
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee did not wash hands between changing gloves after handling equipment. Manager intervened.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two tiny flies in dining room area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water filter machine with tubes in Hand Wash Sink. Tubes contaminated. Item Moved by manager for ware washing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers, utensils in Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Sink inaccessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frontline Hand Wash Sink used to hold water filter machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom sinks. And kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available for ware washing. Person In Charge obtained chlorine during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sinks.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Juices in reach in cooler behind counter not identified as employee food. Note : per manager. juices that are leftover are kept in individual cups and date marked and held in cooler. Per palaver they are for employee use only.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employees wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly swatter on prep table. Moved by manager
Food stored on floor. Bags of food on floor in rear dry goods.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sinks.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanisms on rear door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service food containers on floor in rear dry goods.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining drain under Three compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed kale, fruits stored under unwashed kale. In reach in cooler.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked.
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener over coffee jar. Dry goods. Moved by manager. Chemical spray bottle over and next to utensils. Near mop sink. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Near mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door with no self closing mechanism.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open Box of Single Service cups on floor. By dry goods.
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.