ISLAND SPICE GRILL

Name: ISLAND SPICE GRILL
Address: 5960 RICHARDS ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32216, US
Rating: 64.7

5960 RICHARDS ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

License #2652441

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

64.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 15, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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ISLAND SPICE GRILL in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 6 critical, 13 major, 27 minor.

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October 20, 2025

The latest inspection on October 15, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 132f cabbage, operator placed it on stove to reheat
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for raw fish cracked
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by window is dusty
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One by triple sink
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Opened window, no screen
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above drinks in reach in cooler, operator rearranged

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping foods
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil jug
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and windows opened
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one, placed one
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water heater dripping slowly
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator grabbed raw fish then washed hands for 7 seconds and scooped cooked food, explained to him and he washed hands
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Two by triple sink
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25, food truck set up on Hogan and Bay in downtown Jacksonville. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f cooked shrimp on ledge of fryer, employee heated it to 165f
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Stopping foods
[11-27-4] 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
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag with shrimp in it, employee moved it
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
[11-26-1] 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. For employee helping today only, has blank copy
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee got it
[51-21-4] Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Jax kitchen owner stated he doesnt use his kitchen anymore, operator stated he uses another one, emailed commissary letter