Spruce

3644 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
American
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Spruce four times, with records going back to 2023. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Spruce's latest score of 70 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. peaches and cream cheese pastry (55F - Cold Holding) pastries were stored in clear display case on front counter. Per employee they were just delivered a little after noon. Time currently 3:15pm. Suggested to manager to put food items into the cooler to cool to 41F or below. Employee moved pastries to cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of fruits and berries stored in hand wash sink in prep area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks in storage room not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of water stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over jelly in white reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured in dry storage closet
51-11-4
70
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. On hot water side, hand sink by water heater
27-17-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Her dad brought her one **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above triple sink at bar **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By hand sink next to triple sink **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Several areas at bar
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spruce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spruce on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spruce?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spruce.

How does Spruce compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Spruce most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Spruce's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Spruce have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spruce 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 Spruce inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spruce is inspected around two times per year on average.