Spices Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
43
Score
Spices Caribbean Restaurant, located at 1319 Rogero Rd in Jacksonville, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 8, 2026, with a score of 43. This inspection identified 3 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor violations, including issues with employee beverage storage and a handsink in disrepair. While the facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections, this recent report indicates a need for attention to operational procedures and equipment maintenance.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
43
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
32
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
35
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
35
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
17
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Violations — Apr 8, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in dish area handle not working
29-08-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored over prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Fried chicken not time marked in kitchen
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken in warmer 117f placed to reheat in oven , warmer was disconnected from power **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in second building **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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