REGGAE ROOTS ALKALINE SMOOTHIE JUICE TEA
2262 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 33207 · 904-705-1206
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator serving food in front of customer at front counter, food in container has no hinged lid or sneeze guard, explained to operator, he moved them to back front counter
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Not self closure
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black grooves on prep cooler cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above clean pots by front counter, operator moved it
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food (sea moss) on shelf above veggies for customer in upright cooler, operator moved them to bottom
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator scooping food with beard guard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright cooler, lots of ice build up
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at front counter, operator moved them to back front counter
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Employee removed knives and placed the, on tray
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kiwi on shelf above cut lettuce, operator rearranged reach in cooler
May 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him
May 2, 2025Call 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 certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him
Feb 28, 2025Call 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 certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him
Feb 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dry sea moss in open bag on shelf by dining area, explained to him and he closed bag
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex by food, operator removed windex
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, operator placed one
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. None, explained to him
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
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. Open can in cooler, he placed his drink in a cup with lid an straw
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket pulled out in upright cooler, operator fixed it
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in box freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce on shelf above washed cut lettuce, kale and mushrooms in upright cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, operator wrote tapioca powder
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cooking mushrooms with avocado oil
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Gave one
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Front counter shelf and interior of cabinets
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.