SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1319 Rogero Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32211
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at entrance of kitchen near front counter. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink across from triple sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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:High Priority - 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 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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 Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handsinks in kitchen, employees provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near swinging door no soap
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms with no self closer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blinds in walk in cooler soiled with while mold like build up. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handsink to fill red sanitizer bucket. Other employees used handsink to wet and add soap to cloth - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms with no self closer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blinds in walk in cooler soiled with while mold like build up. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloths stored near steam table and rice warmers, manager moved Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager states it water
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and peas 47-50 stored over night in walk in cooler not not reaching 41f
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice and peas 47-50 stored over night in walk in cooler not not reaching 41f
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in hot holding unit 103-117f
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handsink to fill red sanitizer bucket. Other employees used handsink to wet and add soap to cloth
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine at triple sink
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front near register. Manager provided Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment with 43 seats when approved for 15. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: 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 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Spoke to Plan Review Office in Tallahassee and application received on 4-30-24 but deficiencies letter was sent to operator. Provided operator with copy of letter and time extension of 30 day. See comments from Deficiency letter below: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: 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 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Spoke to Plan Review Office in Tallahassee and application received on 4-30-24 but deficiencies letter was sent to operator. Provided operator with copy of letter and time extension of 30 day. See comments from Deficiency letter below: PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE MENU. a¿¢ PLEASE PROVIDE A FULL SITE EQUIPMENT PLAN REASONABLY TO SCALE THAT CLEARLY IDENTIFIES ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HANDSINKS, FOOD PREPARATION SINKS, MOPSINK, WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT, PREPARATION TABLES, REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, COOLERS, BAR EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINES, ICE BINS, BLENDER STATIONS, WAIT SERVICE STATIONS, SERVICE WINDOWS AND BATHROOMS. Please submit all supporting documents back to: [email protected]. - APPLICANT SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED FOLLOWING THE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER ONCE A REVIEWER IS ASSIGNED. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom not self closing Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with watch on wrist and bracelet on wrist
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across walk in cooler
- 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator on open warning from inspection on 4-2-24 and time extension given.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Operator on open warning from inspection on 4-2-24 and time extension given.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen turn off near kitchen door entrance. Employee turn hot water on Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: 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 **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed establishment with 43 seats when approved for 15. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: 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 **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: 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 **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge indicated he did not have proof of training for some employees hired more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Still the same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's bathroom doors not self closing
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - 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:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of red seasoning stored on floor in storage room located next to front cook station.
- 36-24-5:Basic - 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:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer located in attached adjacent building. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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:Basic - 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:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink at establishment. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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:Basic - 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:Basic - 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:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 10 ppm.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging lower than flood rim of triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - 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:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53B-02-5: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. Person in charge indicated he did not have proof of training for some employees hired more than 60 days.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 24 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).