Purple Roots in Jacksonville
4549 Southside Blvd Ste 202, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Purple Roots in Jacksonville has accumulated 117 violations across 18 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent problem, appearing in 10 of the past 6 inspections and including recurring issues with hand washing, food contact surfaces, approved food sources, and employee health reporting. The facility received one disciplinary action with $1,120 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 24 violations, including a high-priority hand washing violation, and was completed with no further action, though an October 2025 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following 21 violations including high-priority food source and parasite destruction violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 3, 2026
Purple Roots in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Purple Roots in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,120.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023031023 | $1,120.00 | Feb 22, 2023 | Tampa |
Purple Roots in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Purple Roots in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Purple Roots in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Purple Roots in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Purple Roots in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Purple Roots in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Purple Roots in Jacksonville had?
- Purple Roots in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Purple Roots in Jacksonville find?
- Purple Roots in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Purple Roots in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Purple Roots in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Purple Roots in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Purple Roots in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
- How much has Purple Roots in Jacksonville been fined?
- Purple Roots in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $1,120.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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