SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1319 ROGERO RD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 9047440660
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 13 visits since January 2024
MAR 25
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in hot holding unit 103-117f
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored over prep area, moved
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Fried chicken not time marked in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken in warmer 117f placed to reheat in oven, warmer was disconnected from power
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in second building
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple, moved
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in dish area handle not working
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken in warmer 126-129f Manager states will place on time as a public health
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping rice on plates, wearing nails
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Carrot juice made onsite
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink next to swinging door needs batteries
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watches
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blind in walk in cooler mold like build up
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer for dumplings not under hood
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink near walk in cooler
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken wings 53f curry goat 52f cooked rice 56f raw chicken 56f In walk in cooler ambient 58f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 53f curry goat 52f cooked rice 56f raw chicken 56f in walk in cooler soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fried chicken in warmer no time marking. Manager states made 2 hours ago
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken 128f in warmer upfront
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on wall near stove area missing vacuum breaker
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottle with clear substance inside no label on bottom of rack near microwaves near swinging door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in seasoning. Removed
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Juices made onsite
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink near walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled with white debris
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at entrance of kitchen near front counter. Soap provided.
Mar 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. curry goat 47f white rice 46f beef stew 46f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. curry goat 47f white rice 46f beef stew 46f Stored overnight in walk in cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees in kitchen no active food manager on duty.manager arrived during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks in kitchen, employees provided paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near swinging door no soap
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mark and Shawn
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal coffee cup stored on shelf where pick up plates are stored, discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf where plates are placed for pickup near swinging door in kitchen, purse removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw shrimp thawing in a 5 gallon bucket on floor of kitchen, moved from floor placed at sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink across from triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in a 5 gallon bucket on floor of kitchen,
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handsink to fill red sanitizer bucket. Other employees used handsink to wet and add soap to cloth
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms with no self closer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blinds in walk in cooler soiled with while mold like build up. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and peas 47-50 stored over night in walk in cooler not not reaching 41f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice and peas 47-50 stored over night in walk in cooler not not reaching 41f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in hot holding unit 103-117f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handsink to fill red sanitizer bucket. Other employees used handsink to wet and add soap to cloth
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine at triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front near register. Manager provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms with no self closer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blinds in walk in cooler soiled with while mold like build up. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloths stored near steam table and rice warmers, manager moved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager states it water
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment with 43 seats when approved for 15.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of inspection establishment has no plans and/or historic plans on file, no mop sink inside main establishment. Establishment has additional building next door with walk in cooler and walk in freezer, dry storage, triple sink and prep table setupa'person in charge indicated establishment does not use prep table. Also observed hand wash sink but not functioning.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator on open warning from inspection on 4-2-24 and time extension given.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator on open warning from inspection on 4-2-24 and time extension given.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen turn off near kitchen door entrance. Employee turn hot water on
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom not self closing
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with watch on wrist and bracelet on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across walk in cooler
Apr 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment with 43 seats when approved for 15.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of inspection establishment has no plans and/or historic plans on file, no mop sink inside main establishment. Establishment has additional building next door with walk in cooler and walk in freezer, dry storage, triple sink and prep table setupa'person in charge indicated establishment does not use prep table. Also observed hand wash sink but not functioning.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge indicated he did not have proof of training for some employees hired more than 60 days.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink at establishment.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Carib Callaloa spinach in dry storage near walk in cooler with dented at seams.
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment with 43 seats when approved for 15.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of triple sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from exterior hose Bibb and hose Bibb on sprayer over triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards located on prep tables next to front and rear cooking stations soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of inspection establishment has no plans and/or historic plans on file, no mop sink inside main establishment. Establishment has additional building next door with walk in cooler and walk in freezer, dry storage, triple sink and prep table setupa¿¿person in charge indicated establishment does not use prep table. Also observed hand wash sink but not functioning.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge indicated he did not have proof of training for some employees hired more than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located to the left of the kitchen double door entry. Person in charge added soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's bathroom doors not self closing
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle being used as a scoop in rice bin located beneath prep table right of cook station and in red seasoning in storage room next to front cook station.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on deep fat fryer basket located left side of front cook station. Person in charge removed and replaced basket with new one.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large gray plastic bins stored beneath prep table to the right of cooking station. Person in charge removed and separated bins for proper drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on white flip top cooler on the left side at the end of the rear cooking station are torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bin of red seasoning stored on floor in storage room located next to front cook station.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above light switch and behind hot water heater in storage room next to rear hand wash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer located in attached adjacent building.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use scoop beneath flour inside bin of located in storage room next to front cook station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in front and rear cooking stations have black substance/grease/food debris on bottom and sides.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white flip top cooler on the left side at the end of the rear cooking station are soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oxtails thawing in triple sink next to rear cook station with no running water.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe from ice machine not emptying into drain and draining water on floor beneath prep table at right of cook station.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 10 ppm.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed large propane tank inside detached building adjacent to licensed establishment.
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.