Spice Grill Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Spice Grill Indian Cuisine trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. No clean up form available.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Dish machine line Hand Wash Sink and side Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of health report completion. Emailed from.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Side rear Hand Wash Sink out of order due to loose plumbing fixture underneath.
29-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter / ghee at 120°. Cook line. Placed at 11 am. Moved by manager. (Gave and explained Time Temperature Controlled for Safety as option. ) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handling garnish , naan , cutting onions with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. gloves put on. Emailed Alternative Operating Procedure form. Explained as an option. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used for dry rice, flour.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 50°. Dairy based sauce 50°. Paneer 50°. On counter at cook line. Placed about 11 am. Moved by manager to cooler. (Gave and explained Time Temperature Controlled for Safety as option. ) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And ice machine exterior lid.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf by single service. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bowl of flour on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Prep line.
14-36-5
39
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine and Three compartment sink sanitizer level 0 ppm. Person In Charge added chlorine. 100 , 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by Dish machine Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap Dispenser not functioning. By Dish machine.
31B-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding behind dish machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler opposite Dish machine doors keep opening.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket to 2 door cooler opposite Dish machine.
14-36-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers in Hand wash sink by Dish Machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear has with water supply turned off. Person In Charge . Due to Recent pipe leak. Service company called.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding by mop sink
36-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged fish thawing in standing water. Items still frozen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
64
Aug 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose / sagging ceiling tiles in kitchen by prep line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles/vents. Near Dish machine line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor by rear equipment. Cleaned by manager.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cut vegetables under towel dispenser. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shields. Multiple in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of equipment. Coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple coolers. Oven handles.
23-24-4
58
Sep 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spice Grill Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine.
How does Spice Grill Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Spice Grill Indian Cuisine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Spice Grill Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine 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 Spice Grill Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spice Grill Indian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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