Juice Paradise
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Juice Paradise stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Certified Food Manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: At today's callback : no proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager for this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: At today's callback : no proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two tiny flies in dining room area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee did not wash hands between changing gloves after handling equipment. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water filter machine with tubes in Hand Wash Sink. Tubes contaminated. Item Moved by manager for ware washing.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers , utensils in Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink. Sink inaccessible.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frontline Hand Wash Sink used to hold water filter machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom sinks. And kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available for ware washing. Person In Charge obtained chlorine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sinks.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Juices in reach in cooler behind counter not identified as employee food. Note : per manager. juices that are leftover are kept in individual cups and date marked and held in cooler. Per palaver they are for employee use only.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employees wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly swatter on prep table. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of food on floor in rear dry goods.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanisms on rear door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service food containers on floor in rear dry goods. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining drain under Three compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed kale , fruits stored under unwashed kale. In reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
18
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over fruit. In cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of mop water on ground by rear door.
28-14-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed fruit on floor. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door with no self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Frontline.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service bowls on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juice Paradise last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juice Paradise on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juice Paradise?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Juice Paradise.
How does Juice Paradise compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Juice Paradise most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Juice Paradise's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Juice Paradise have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Juice Paradise means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Juice Paradise inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juice Paradise is inspected around two times per year on average.
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