ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY
2940 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.300.3580
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license is expired.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed juice and sea moss made on site with activated charcoal as additive.
Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Observed juice and sea moss made on site with activated charcoal as additive.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment due to only CFM expired 1.2026 at time of inspection.
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. All food handler training expired at time of inspection.
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one restroom out of order at time of inspection. Other restroom functional.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths in direct contact with washed produce in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with debris accumulation.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw shell eggs over ready to eat avocado and condiments. Moved by manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restrooms not tightly closing.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered Cut apples in walk in cooler.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over utensils on rack. Degreaser. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink sinks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on rack. Degreaser. Marked by manger.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license is expired.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager. Replaced by manger.
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
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser not dispensing paper towel at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors nor adequately closing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Electrical drill on cutting board on make table. Moved by manager.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Boxed food on floor
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by prep sink with multiple bottles in sink.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered fruits in walk in cooler.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Self closing mechanism in Adequate to close restroom doors completely.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors sticky. Walk in cooler.
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.