Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
4838 Highway Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254Missing data needed:** 1. **Fire safety violations detail** - You list "1" fire violation, but only show one old observation from 2015 (Monroe's Smokehouse era). Are there any fire violations cited under the current "Spices Caribbean Restaurant" name? 2. **Disciplinary actions breakdown** - You show 0 actions and $0 fines, but I need confirmation: has this facility received any state orders, citations, or penalties? 3. **Prior operator transition date** - Monroe's operated in 2015; when did Spices Caribbean Restaurant take over? (The first Spices inspection is 2017-01-04)
**What I can work with:** - 31 inspections since 2017, 238 violations (7.7/inspection) - No emergency closures - Recent pattern shows "Administrative complaint recommended" appearing 4 times (2021, 2023 twice, 2024 twice, 2025) with quick compliance callbacks - Top violations: food contact surfaces (19), consumer advisory (16), employee health reporting (16)
**Questions before I write:** 1. Is the single fire violation the only one on record, or are there more recent fire safety citations I should know about? 2. Did any of those "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions result in formal fines or disciplinary actions? 3. What year/month did Monroe's transition to Spices Caribbean Restaurant?
Once you clarify these, I'll generate the three sections exactly as requested.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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 January 29, 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: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 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 January 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 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 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 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Spices Caribbean Restaurant in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Monroe's Smokehouse Bar-b-que/rsvp Caterers (2015).
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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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