JAX SPICE
5016 GATE PKWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
License #2615747
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →JAX SPICE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 8 critical, 4 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 included 4 critical violations, 3 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Warning Issued
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pan of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over case of potatoes. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several clean dish ware items with old labels still on exterior.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects at front soda dispenser drain in front counter area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects at dishmachine area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects at prep area drain. Person in charge killed until 2 flying insects remained.
- [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original provisos for file 370163 state ice dispensers are utilized at front counter server area. Observed ice bin with scoopable ice, ice scoop and no hand wash sink in the area. No plans on file for current file number.
- [21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth observed in direct contact with sprouts in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dish ware area.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse utensil in hand wash sink.
- [03G-47-2] Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is sprouting mung beans in house. No process waiver/ haccp
- [01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Butter chicken sauce made with cream cooling overnight per person in charge in walk in cooler at 46-47F. Item is stored in deep metal pan. Also, Fried onions made yesterday per person in charge at room temperature in kitchen at 74F. Recommend holding small amount on time.
- [22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm Inspector noted sanitizer bucket empty. Person in charge replaced sanitizer and retested at 50ppm.
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