Southern Roots
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2022
17
Score
Public records currently show only one inspection for Southern Roots. Southern Roots was last inspected on Aug 23, 2022. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Southern Roots's record stops at Aug 23, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Southern Roots trails the local norm.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
7
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice made on Sunday 48f, overnight, no one has touched it this morning
03D-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners on shelves above to do container and clean pans, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Can chick leans given 8 days, mgr fixed date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made on Sunday and milk opened on Sunday
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 20 in 40f prep cooler
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in handsink at front counter
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Rice
05-14-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for almost a year **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Peeling off by triple sink
36-24-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 23 total seats
51-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone above warmer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above warmer, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Beer cooler with milk in it **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above prep area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. By office
29-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler
14-33-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Roots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Roots on file is from Aug 23, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Southern Roots compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Southern Roots most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Southern Roots means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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