Purple Roots
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
Purple Roots has been inspected eight times since 2023. Purple Roots was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Purple Roots' latest score of 58 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw liquid egg stored over raw prep shrimp in bottom of reach in cooler in make table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. White rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap with condensation under film wrap sitting inside flip top lid above fill line from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued meat broth (50-62F - Cooling), stored in deep 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap with condensation under film wrap sitting inside flip top lid above fill line from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued meat broth (50-62F - Cooling), stored in deep 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. White rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in metal pan covered with film wrap with condensation under film wrap sitting inside flip top lid above fill line from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued meat broth (50-62F - Cooling), stored in deep 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation as per employee. Stop sale issued.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to fill pan for food preparation **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink. Employee provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored touching food inside flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
37
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled Spray bottle with yellow solution stored hanging next to clean equipment. Employee stated it's chemical cleaner and properly stored it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired. Verified under same ownership. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clothing stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Two paint brush stored make table to be used for basting. Employee removed
14-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle with yellow solution stored hanging next to clean equipment. Employee stated it's chemical cleaner
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both first make table reach in cooler on cook line doors in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink due to pipe leaking
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Stored flour in bin with cracked lids in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces stored in buckets on floor in walk in Freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. White stored spatula at dry storage rack is chipped in disrepair
14-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink area
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
37
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front line hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensil stored in standing water at 72F. Manage discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue and white storage bin in back kitchen area with stored flour has crack lids
14-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above both walk in cooler and walk in Freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
78
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep pan of raw pork stored over cooked prep pan of pork on speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (59-60F - Cold Holding), stored in pan on front line, place there approximately 11am as per employee from walk in cooler. Employee place back in walk in cooler. No ice was under pan during set up at inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel stored in hand wash sink in kitchen area
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go full size catering pans not inverted on top shelf in kitchen area
25-06-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean stored utensils stored on front line counter area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipments pan stored at dry storage equipment rack area **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler and walk in Freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
47
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any employee food handler training hired over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: At call back, still the same **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Purple Roots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Purple Roots on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Purple Roots?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Purple Roots.
How does Purple Roots compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Purple Roots most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Purple Roots' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Purple Roots have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Purple Roots means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Purple Roots inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Purple Roots is inspected around three times per year on average.
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