Jaxspice Restaurant
150 Fountain Way Ste 14 & 15, St. Johns County, FL 32259 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502501
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 21 follow-up, 1 repeat), 9 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 4 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-30
- Administrative complaint on Sep 11, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 11, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher in kitchen area, (Temperature 107f) after running multiple times. Temperature gauge shows 164f and does not move during running of dish machine
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed a total of 3 flying insects, 1 at side station by bar and 2 in hallway by restrooms.
Intermediate9
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Establishment has high temperature dish machine, no test strips or irreversible thermometer available.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
At prep area, can opener blade soiled with debris.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
At cook line, handwash sink has bucket with scoops in front of handwash sink. Employee moved bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwash sink by ice machine used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Handwash sink by ice machine not dispensing towels.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In dining room, multiple spray bottles identified as sanitizer, not labeled.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food handler employees present during inspection, no Certified Food Manager present.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager certification available.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
All certificates at photocopies. Operator stated original certificates at kept off site.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
In walk-in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
At kitchen dish machine, rinse gauge at 164f and wash gauge at bottom of dial, neither gauge moves after running dish machine multiple times.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
At wait station area, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter debris on top panel.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Operator not able to provide last inspection report.
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.
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