Island Spice Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Island Spice Grill stretching back to 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed one
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Operator stated he uses Jax Kitchen but the owner to.d me he is not longer there/paying **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened drink above prep area
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Getting turnover/pattie and has no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under water heater, black build up **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator placed placard on window with number **Corrected On-Site**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window open, operator closed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Very faded, emailed one **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By water heater **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
50
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator grabbed raw fish then washed hands for 7 seconds and scooped cooked food, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f cooked shrimp on ledge of fryer, employee heated it to 165f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two by triple sink
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25, food truck set up on Hogan and Bay in downtown Jacksonville. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employee helping today only, has blank copy
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee got it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Jax kitchen owner stated he doesn't use his kitchen anymore, operator stated he uses another one, emailed commissary letter **Warning**
51-21-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Stopping foods
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag with shrimp in it, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping foods
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and windows opened
35B-14-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one, placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water heater dripping slowly
29-11-4
18
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooded cutting board on prep table
14-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has no decal. Operator found and posted decal
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on exterior
50-04-4
86
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has 1 food handler employee hired under 60 days with no proof of form **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting butcher board with excessive cut marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on exterior of food truck **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window not kept closed when not actually serving a customer **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
78
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on exterior of food truck - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Still he same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Not seen, unable to send text with picture. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck. Both Service window and non service windows kept not kept closed when not actually serving a customer. No call back inspection needed as per Senior Mandy Driggers
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 is owner and has no proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Still the same. Operator showed proof and completed Employee food handler training with Chez Pierre by mistake instead of manager certification. Provided technical assistance and manager certification list. Gave operator time extension of 30 days **Time Extended** **Repeat Violation**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine to sanitize but has no test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Owner stated is using Jax commissary kitchen but as per owner of Jax commissary kitchen, this food truck is no longer part of his current registry. Food truck owner also stated he has storage and uses ware washing at Mall in parking lot at Arlington. Towards in of inspection, owner of food truck was able to get back on with Jax Kitchen Commissary and validated information by speaking with commissary owner on phone during inspection. Reviewed with operator A private residence cannot be utilized to obtain potable water, dump waste water or to prepare, cook or store food. If vehicle needs to store food, engage in food preparation or engage in dishwashing, the vehicle will be required to have a DBPR or department of agriculture licensed food service commissary. **Corrected On-Site**
51-22-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on exterior of food truck **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window not kept closed when not actually serving a customer.
35B-14-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck. Both Service window and non service windows kept not kept closed when not actually serving a customer.
35B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting butcher board with excessive cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
41
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 is owner and has no proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on exterior of food truck
50-04-4
78
Aug 24, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No chlorine test strips
16-36-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Spice Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Spice Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Spice Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Island Spice Grill.
How does Island Spice Grill compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Island Spice Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Island Spice Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Spice Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Island Spice Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Island Spice Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Spice Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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