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SPRUCE

3644 POST ST, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-294-4764

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2616281
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quiche (70F - Cold Holding) per employee the quiche was stored in display case for 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quiche (70F - Cold Holding) per employee the quiche was stored in display case for 4 hours. Suggested Time as public health control or using one slice as a display and serve and heat food from the cooler when ordered.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured in storage room.
Basic/51-11-4
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
The state's own report →
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. peaches and cream cheese pastry (55F - Cold Holding) pastries were stored in clear display case on front counter. Per employee they were just delivered a little after noon. Time currently 3:15pm. Suggested to manager to put food items into the cooler to cool to 41F or below. Employee moved pastries to cooler immediately.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of fruits and berries stored in hand wash sink in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks in storage room not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Gallons of water stored on floor in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over jelly in white reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured in dry storage closet
Basic/51-11-4
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Emailed one
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Her dad brought her one
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. On hot water side, hand sink by water heater
Intermediate/27-17-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above triple sink at bar
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By hand sink next to triple sink
Basic/36-30-4/Warning
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Several areas at bar
Basic/14-06-4

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.