Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler #13. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut board and plastic container being stored in hand washing sink. Located in sushi station. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense various sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat being stored on prep shelf in kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in direct reach of customer. **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
35
Jun 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by the side door.
35B-01-4
95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil being stored on prep table next to various seasonings.
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various containers of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shel eggs being stored on top of various ready eat foods.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs were 74°F and located on prep table.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty dishes being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and pans being stored on floor in kitchen area.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located throughout kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various sauces being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar top in customer reach.
25-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
25
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit in the front kitchen. Observed walk-in cooler A gasket torn and in disrepair. Repeat violation.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exterior side door by the 3 compartment sink.
35B-01-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine.
How does Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine 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 Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ackee's Jamaican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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