Roots and Fruits Juicery
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
78
Score
Roots and Fruits Juicery has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Roots and Fruits Juicery on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over utensils on rack. Degreaser. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink sinks.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on rack. Degreaser. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
67
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license is expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser not dispensing paper towel at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-06-4
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. No proof of any employee training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Electrical drill on cutting board on make table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors nor adequately closing.
32-02-4
58
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Boxed food on floor
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by prep sink with multiple bottles in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered fruits in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Self closing mechanism in Adequate to close restroom doors completely. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors sticky. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
86
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded spinach in cooler at 55°. Placed earlier this morning. 2 hrs. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink with added splitter that is used to
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Small containers of juice unlabeled in frontline cooler. Moved by manager to rear cooler. Grab and go style.
02D-12-1
Intermediate - 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. No employee training for some employees.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Inadequate self closing mechanism on front restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee with large bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - 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. Prepared Sea moss , dragonfruit and other plant foods Made onsite with no labels that include details. Per Person In Charge. Labels on Order.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Some frozen fruits uncovered In freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Take-home container returned to the establishment refilled with a time/temperature control for safety beverage.
22-66-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from under kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
29-11-4
43
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by boxed foods. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Children in rear kitchen. Person In Charge moved children to frontline. **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Frontline restroom doors not adequately closing. Closed by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with disabled self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roots and Fruits Juicery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roots and Fruits Juicery on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roots and Fruits Juicery?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Roots and Fruits Juicery.
How does Roots and Fruits Juicery compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Roots and Fruits Juicery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Roots and Fruits Juicery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roots and Fruits Juicery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roots and Fruits Juicery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Roots and Fruits Juicery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roots and Fruits Juicery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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