PURPLE ROOTS
4549 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 202, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.551.0319
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Operator paid license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023031023 | Feb 22, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $1,120 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed employee cutting bak choy on prep table with bare hands and storing in container for later usage. Employee put on gloves
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer and walk in cooler
Drain cover(s) missing. In dry storage hall way area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on top of bulk ice machine in kitchen
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket on cook line soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting and preparing bak choy and storing in containers without washing first. Employee said he was going to wash when done cutting. Reviewed with manager and employee stop and washed produce.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler on cook line with some food debris
Stored food not covered. Noodles in walk in cooler not covered
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Employee provided
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with dust build up in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle in disrepair on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap showing day light outside thru opening
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 79F standing water near pot of steam rice
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. White rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap with condensation under film wrap sitting inside flip top lid above fill line from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued meat broth (50-62F - Cooling), stored in deep 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw liquid egg stored over raw prep shrimp in bottom of reach in cooler in make table. Moved by manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap with condensation under film wrap sitting inside flip top lid above fill line from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued meat broth (50-62F - Cooling), stored in deep 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. White rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap with condensation under film wrap sitting inside flip top lid above fill line from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued meat broth (50-62F - Cooling), stored in deep 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to fill pan for food preparation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink. Employee provided paper towel
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Case of food on floor in walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored touching food inside flour bin
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired. Verified under same ownership. Operator renewed license during inspection
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clothing stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Two paint brush stored make table to be used for basting. Employee removed
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
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Both first make table reach in cooler on cook line doors in disrepair
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink due to pipe leaking
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Stored flour in bin with cracked lids in back kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Sauces stored in buckets on floor in walk in Freezer
Utensils in poor condition. White stored spatula at dry storage rack is chipped in disrepair
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink area
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front line hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towel
Ceiling tile missing. Above both walk in cooler and walk in Freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue and white storage bin in back kitchen area with stored flour has crack lids
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensil stored in standing water at 72F. Manage discarded water
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Operator paid license during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep pan of raw pork stored over cooked prep pan of pork on speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (59-60F - Cold Holding), stored in pan on front line, place there approximately 11am as per employee from walk in cooler. Employee place back in walk in cooler. No ice was under pan during set up at inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel stored in hand wash sink in kitchen area
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler and walk in Freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipments pan stored at dry storage equipment rack area
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean stored utensils stored on front line counter area. Employee properly stored
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go full size catering pans not inverted on top shelf in kitchen area
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.