How many health inspections has ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY had?

ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY ever been shut down?

No, ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY?

The most frequently cited violations at ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?

SANITIZER FAILURE: Improper sanitizer concentration leaves pathogens alive on surfaces. Too weak: bacteria survive and multiply. Too strong: chemical residue contaminates food. Incorrect temperature or contact time reduces effectiveness by up to 90%. Without proper sanitizing, cleaned surfaces still harbor millions of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. Use approved sanitizers at proper concentration: Chlorine: 50-100 ppm, temperature 75°F+, contact time 7 seconds minimum. Quaternary ammonium: 200-400 ppm, temperature per manufacturer specs, contact time 30 seconds minimum. Hot water sanitizing: 171°F for 30 seconds. Test concentration with test strips every 2 hours. Change solution when dirty.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY

2940 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY INC · License: SEA2608017

ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY in Jacksonville, FL has 31 inspections on record with 177 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

31Inspections

177Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 6, 2025

Inspection History (31)

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 16, 2022 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V43 Premises maintained

Jan 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

V43 Premises maintained

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 25, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 25, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY had?: ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY ever been shut down?: No, ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY?: The most frequently cited violations at ROOTS AND FRUITS JUICERY are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing, Outer openings protected.

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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).

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