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THE SPRUCE JUICE

THE SPRUCE JUICE maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in KEY BISCAYNE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

200 CHANDON BLVD SUITE 110, KEY BISCAYNE 33149

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873587

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter entrance showing water damage.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter soiled with debris.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fruit pulp stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop hand in ice at ice machine at front counter.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor on second floor storage room.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drink stored in ice machine at front counter.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired in October 1st, 2025. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over leafy greens at reach in cooler at front counter. Employee moved eggs and stored on bottom shelf of reach in. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed case of bananas stored on floor at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer where ice cream is stored. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 72F on top of reach in cooler on first floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor at second floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler at first floor.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing juice no hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed case of bananas stored on floor at walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer where ice cream is stored.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 72F on top of reach in cooler on first floor.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor at second floor.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm). Operator diluted sanitizer bucket with water, final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with old food debris at second floor. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Observed food employee Jose Sanchez hired for approximately 3 months and no training provided.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed Jose Sanchez hired for approximately 3 months no health reporting agreement signed. Warning
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, coached person in charge.

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8690785

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8683607

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled.
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - 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. At the time of the inspection observed establishment bottles ginger shots, carrot juice and beat juice. No warning label observed. Provided warning label to operator. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to label.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.