SPICE GRILL INDIAN CUISINE
12709 BARTRAM PARK BLVD STE3, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904-450-5323
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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 clean up form available.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022061259 | Sep 27, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $400 |
| 5--2021012159 | Dec 28, 2020 | May 19, 2021 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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 clean up form available.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Dish machine line Hand Wash Sink and side Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
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. No proof of health report completion. Emailed from.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Side rear Hand Wash Sink out of order due to loose plumbing fixture underneath.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Food service employee handling garnish, naan, cutting onions with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. gloves put on. Emailed Alternative Operating Procedure form. Explained as an option.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used for dry rice, flour.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 50°. Dairy based sauce 50°. Paneer 50°. On counter at cook line. Placed about 11 am. Moved by manager to cooler. (Gave and explained Time Temperature Controlled for Safety as option. )
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter / ghee at 120°. Cook line. Placed at 11 am. Moved by manager. (Gave and explained Time Temperature Controlled for Safety as option. )
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And ice machine exterior lid.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf by single service. Moved by manager.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Bowl of flour on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Prep line.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Kitchen.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine and Three compartment sink sanitizer level 0 ppm. Person In Charge added chlorine. 100, 100 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by Dish machine Hand Wash Sink. 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 available.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap Dispenser not functioning. By Dish machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding behind dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler opposite Dish machine doors keep opening.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket to 2 door cooler opposite Dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by cart. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers in Hand wash sink by Dish Machine. Moved by manager.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear has with water supply turned off. Person In Charge. Due to Recent pipe leak. Service company called.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding by mop sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged fish thawing in standing water. Items still frozen. Moved by manager.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Construction dust and debris
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.