ROOTS TO RIVERS FUSION
243 S. EDGEWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32254 · 904-982-4488
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. No written procedures available during inspection. Emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen All purpose cleaner. Moved by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : by Dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal cell phone food container above restaurant foods in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on top of microwave. Moved by manager.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop I should scoop holder. Moved by manager for cleaning.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container. Moved by manager.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle to reach in cooler door in disrepair by kitchen entrance.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food area. Pesticide emitting strip observed on wall to right of glass door reach in cooler at front counter area. Person in charge discarded. Also, cough drops stored on microwave in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over lettuce in makeline, over ham in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup. Person in charge removed to be cleaned. Interior right side of deflector plate in ice machine with debris buildup.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox advertised on blackboard special with no disclosure. Person in charge added during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Components under griddle with debris buildup. Good filters with grease accumulation.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quatanery ammonium sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge removed to change.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, even after priming and changing sanitizer. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs at cook line, then handle clean equipment. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one pan of salmon in walk in cooler thawed with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing in package with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop across from cook line observed coleslaw, cheese, cheese, sausage at 46-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 54F during inspection. Person in charge began moving excess items to walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at server line hose Bibb by hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per person in charge sausage and French toast batter is held on time, but not indicated on time paperwork.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer provided by operator is at 40F in ice bath.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one pan of salmon in walk in cooler thawed with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing in package with no oxygen introduced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open pack of cigarettes observed stored on microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris observed at left side cook line wall around outlets missing covers. Also, mold like substance buildup observed at soda plates in dining area. Also, components under cook line griddle with debris buildup.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip observed in front server line area. Person in charge discarded.
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. In walk in cooler raw bacon stored over cold smoked salmon. Also in reach in cooler cold smoked salmon stored over lettuce. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella fresh cheese stored above fill line in reach in cooler at 47F. Person in charge moved to deeper pan.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at front server line hose Bibb.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with yellow chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Stored food not covered. Several items cold holding in walk in cooler with no lid. Person in charge added lid.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one pan of salmon and one pan of mahi thawed in walk in cooler with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread pudding sitting on counter at 73F for 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Discussed the possibility of holding on time with person in charge.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose Bibb at front server hand wash sink with green hose attached.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink in kitchen inaccessible due to water not draining in sink. Person in charge states due to be fixed today.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds eggs, butter, cream cheese on time. Time paperwork provided is not filled out.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust accumulation around vent in kitchen. Also, food debris buildup in exposed outlet opening on left side wall of cook line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one pan of salmon and one pan of mahi thawed in walk in cooler with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on pan of bread pudding, employee keys stored on shelf with food products in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come out of restroom and immediately start working with clean dishes. Spoke to employee about double hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rop tuna, mahi, salmon with direction to remove from packaging thawed in reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, gravy, soup at 44-46F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Ambient temperature of unit at 43F. Person in charge turned down unit during inspection. Also, butter pats not indicated on time paperwork at 51F. Also, French toast batter at 60F on line. Recommend holding butter and batter on time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemicals stored with food products on shelf in office. Person in charge removed.
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. No written procedures available during inspection. Emailed to operator.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclosure on blacked ahi tuna wrap on menu. Person in charge states served undercooked.
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. One employee on duty working at establishment longer than 60 days with no proof of training.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Rop tuna, mahi, salmon with direction to remove from packaging thawed in reach in cooler with no oxygen introduced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape, keys stored in microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed deflector plate in ice machine missing edge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust buildup. Fan in glass door reach in cooler at server station with dust buildup. Soda plates at beverage station with mold like substance buildup.
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 24, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Ready to eat ciabatta bread slid off plate while server pulling food off rail at pick up window. Server used bare hands to put bread back on plate. Establishment does not have an approved AOP. Discussed with operator. Operator stated he will talk with server
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cut lettuce on speed rack in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed salmon to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (48F - Cold Holding);in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Also, cooked hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (44F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler in prep area near kitchen entry door. Operator stated employee let the lid/ door ajar this morning while cooking. Operator stated he spoke with employee to keep lids closed on flip top coolers when not using. Rechecked temps at end of inspection and temperatures of items where between 43-45F
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, can opener near kitchen entry door soiled. Also, cutting board across from stove and portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees fill out form during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw. Salmon and raw fish with label indicating remove before thawing still in sealed package already thawed. Discussed with operator. Operator started to put slit in some of the fish during this inspection
Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches in cabinets below coffee and tea urns in front service area. Operator discarded and cleaned area. Operatorstated he was recently serviced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior lid and back area of lid of reach-in cooler across from prep table near kitchen entry door soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados at cook line not washed prior to prep. Observed sticker still adhered to avocados.
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