Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Displayed food not properly protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator serving food in front of customer at front counter, food in container has no hinged lid or sneeze guard, explained to operator, he moved them to back front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black grooves on prep cooler cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Not self closure **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright cooler, lots of ice build up **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at front counter, operator moved them to back front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Employee removed knives and placed the, on tray **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kiwi on shelf above cut lettuce, operator rearranged reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator scooping food with beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food (sea moss) on shelf above veggies for customer in upright cooler, operator moved them to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above clean pots by front counter, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Checking into it **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Manager/owner is finishing test today **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Hasn't taken test yet, he still studying, he stated he'll take it this weekend and will email me the certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Checking into it **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Manager/owner is finishing test today **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Checking into it **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex by food, operator removed windex **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dry sea moss in open bag on shelf by dining area, explained to him and he closed bag **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
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. None, explained to him **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - 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/. Owner here has Cheze Pierre employee training, explained to him **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, operator placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
14-09-4
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. Open can in cooler, he placed his drink in a cup with lid an straw **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket pulled out in upright cooler, operator fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in box freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce on shelf above washed cut lettuce, kale and mushrooms in upright cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, operator wrote tapioca powder **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
25
Aug 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea?
Across the inspection record, “displayed food not properly protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea.
How does Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea 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 Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reggae Roots Alkaline Smoothie Juice Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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