Roots and Fruits Juicery

2940 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217 · Permanent Food Service · License 2608017

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 76 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection
2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic
-21
Extension granted on Oct 14
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug122026

Routine inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  Person in charge states is located at other store, will email to inspector.
  More time given
  Required employee training expired for all employees.
  Person in charge states is located at other store, will email to inspector.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed juice and sea moss made on site with activated charcoal as additive.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Unapproved food additive used in food.
  Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Observed juice and sea moss made on site with activated charcoal as additive.
Intermediate2
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  No proof of CFM for establishment due to only CFM expired 1.2026 at time of inspection.
  Required employee training expired for all employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired at time of inspection.
Basic3
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  Observed cloths in direct contact with washed produce in walk in cooler.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Fan in walk in cooler with debris accumulation.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.
  Observed one restroom out of order at time of inspection. Other restroom functional.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.