SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Name: SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1319 ROGERO RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32211, US
Rating: 51.4

1319 ROGERO RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211

License #2600389

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

51.4 Grade F / 100

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December 19, 2025 · 7 findings · 1 critical

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SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 19, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 84 total violations — 18 critical, 24 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watches
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blind in walk in cooler mold like build up
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken in warmer 126-129f Manager states will place on time as a public health
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping rice on plates, wearing nails
[02D-12-1] 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. Carrot juice made onsite
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink next to swinging door needs batteries
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer for dumplings not under hood

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in seasoning. Removed
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Juices made onsite
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink near walk in cooler
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled with white debris
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken wings 53f curry goat 52f cooked rice 56f raw chicken 56f In walk in cooler ambient 58f
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 53f curry goat 52f cooked rice 56f raw chicken 56f in walk in cooler soiled
[03F-02-5] 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. Fried chicken in warmer no time marking. Manager states made 2 hours ago
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bbq chicken 128f in warmer upfront
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on wall near stove area missing vacuum breaker
[02D-12-1] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottle with clear substance inside no label on bottom of rack near microwaves near swinging door

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal coffee cup stored on shelf where pick up plates are stored, discarded
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf where plates are placed for pickup near swinging door in kitchen, purse removed
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw shrimp thawing in a 5 gallon bucket on floor of kitchen, moved from floor placed at sink
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink across from triple sink
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in a 5 gallon bucket on floor of kitchen,
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. curry goat 47f white rice 46f beef stew 46f
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. curry goat 47f white rice 46f beef stew 46f Stored overnight in walk in cooler
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees in kitchen no active food manager on duty.manager arrived during inspection
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks in kitchen, employees provided paper towels
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near swinging door no soap
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mark and Shawn

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-27-4] At call back, still the same. Spoke to Plan Reviewer Ms. Marie at Tallahassee and no application for seating was submitted. Plan Reviewer said to give them DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review which will cover both Plans and Seating. Provided form to operator. Operator provided proof of plan drawing and email sent to previous inspector requesting assistance on 3-18-24 but no response. Provided operator with 30 days time extension
[28-12-4] At call back, still the same. Spoke to Plan Reviewer Ms. Marie at Tallahassee and no application for seating was submitted. Plan Reviewer said to give them DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review which will cover both Plans and Seating. Provided form to operator. Operator provided proof of plan drawing and email sent to previous inspector requesting assistance on 3-18-24 but no response. Operator stated is currently using mop sink next door at other building not on property. Operator stated also has additional storage for restaurant in other building. Verified next door building with address 1305 Rogero Road having full walk in cooler, walk in Freezer, dry food storages, food equipments, three compartment sink, mop sink, hand wash sink, and restroom. Operator will need to also add this area under plans. Provided technical assistance. Provided operator with 30 days time extension
[51-16-7] At call back, still the same. Spoke to Plan Reviewer Ms. Marie at Tallahassee and no application for seating was submitted. Plan Reviewer said to give them DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review which will cover both Plans and Seating. Provided form to operator. Operator provided proof of plan drawing and email sent to previous inspector requesting assistance on 3-18-24 but no response. Operator stated is currently using mop sink next door at other building not on property. Operator stated also has additional storage for restaurant in other building. Verified next door building with address 1305 Rogero Road having full walk in cooler, walk in Freezer, dry food storages, food equipments, three compartment sink, mop sink, hand wash sink, and restroom. Operator will need to also add this area under plans. Provided technical assistance. Provided operator with 30 days time extension
[53B-02-5] 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. Person in charge indicated he did not have proof of training for some employees hired more than 60 days.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle being used as a scoop in rice bin located beneath prep table right of cook station and in red seasoning in storage room next to front cook station.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on deep fat fryer basket located left side of front cook station. Person in charge removed and replaced basket with new one.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large gray plastic bins stored beneath prep table to the right of cooking station. Person in charge removed and separated bins for proper drying.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on white flip top cooler on the left side at the end of the rear cooking station are torn.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bin of red seasoning stored on floor in storage room located next to front cook station.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above light switch and behind hot water heater in storage room next to rear hand wash sink.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer located in attached adjacent building.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use scoop beneath flour inside bin of located in storage room next to front cook station.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in front and rear cooking stations have black substance/grease/food debris on bottom and sides.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink at establishment.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white flip top cooler on the left side at the end of the rear cooking station are soiled.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oxtails thawing in triple sink next to rear cook station with no running water.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe from ice machine not emptying into drain and draining water on floor beneath prep table at right of cook station.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 10 ppm.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Carib Callaloa spinach in dry storage near walk in cooler with dented at seams.
[28-12-4] Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment with 43 seats when approved for 15.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of triple sink.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from exterior hose Bibb and hose Bibb on sprayer over triple sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards located on prep tables next to front and rear cooking stations soiled.
[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/. At time of inspection establishment has no plans and/or historic plans on file, no mop sink inside main establishment. Establishment has additional building next door with walk in cooler and walk in freezer, dry storage, triple sink and prep table setupa¿¿person in charge indicated establishment does not use prep table. Also observed hand wash sink but not functioning.
[53B-02-5] 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. Person in charge indicated he did not have proof of training for some employees hired more than 60 days.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located to the left of the kitchen double door entry. Person in charge added soap.
[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. Observed large propane tank inside detached building adjacent to licensed establishment.