YA HABIBI SLICE & SPICE
6271 ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 28-29, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 9047422647
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Trays of spray shell eggs over vegetables, raw beef in above dressings, in rear kitchen cooler. Moved by manager
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at frontline.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen exit door with no self closing mechanism.
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frontline reach in cooler / make table. Sausage 48°. Pork 50°. Cut tomato, 49°. Dairy 49° items placed 11 am. Moved by manager to rear cooler.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline All purpose cleaner.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at frontline
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knives stored in wood knife block. ( not able to clean in slots)
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Supply turned on.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom no self closing mechanism.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service on floor.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Food prep employee returned from bathroom but did not wash hands before starting food prep. Manager intervened.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium test strips not available
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no Beard guard.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped pizza boxes on floor. Frontline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by equipment and food containers in sink. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand wash sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen rear door not self closing.
Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added extra dining room and bar area on left hand side of building.
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added extra dining room and bar area on left hand side of building.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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/. Establishment has added extra dining room and bar area on left hand side of building.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on restroom door.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing plumbing under rear kitchen Hand wash sink.
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.