Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1319 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Overview

Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 138 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.75 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring and serious: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 6 inspections, and management awareness failures in at least 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 found 18 violations including high-priority employee health policy and chemical storage issues, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." An August 27, 2025 inspection prompted a Warning Issued after 24 violations were documented, and a March 12, 2025 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Two fire safety violations have also been cited: improper propane tank storage inside the building (January 29, 2024) and lack of hood suppression system for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors (December 19, 2025).

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
146Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: 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
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: 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**

Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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