B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant

8825 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
African
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Ocoee restaurants, the typical score is 76; B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in produce reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quarantine test strips for 3 compartment sink **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in produce reach in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
64
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Raw beef in Trash bags **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -garlic sauce dated 9/1 -Alfredo sauce dated 8/26. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot box: beef patties, chicken patties ; (119-127F - Hot Holding). Operator immediately reheated to 171F for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Directions on Quaternary tablets say range should be 200-400ppm. Tested at 500ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
41-15-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen hand sink. Operator immediately refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and beans container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in veggie cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
32
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Directions on Quaternary tablets say range should be 200-400ppm. Tested at 500ppm **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -garlic sauce dated 9/1 -Alfredo sauce dated 8/26. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot box: beef patties, chicken patties ; (119-127F - Hot Holding). Operator immediately reheated to 171F for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Raw beef in Trash bags **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen hand sink. Operator immediately refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and beans container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in veggie cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
32
Jun 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen next to warmer . Staff replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hood over warmer next to hand sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer Reach in cooler Both located in back holding area
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under refrigerator and freezer units in back room
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. At entrance to kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen next to warmer
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back area where multiple coolers are held.
22-16-4
67
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. provided form and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 form.
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles at entrance to storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of stove soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of produce cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and ware ware wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
58
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All dated 10-1-17 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time extended 30 days. Per operator all training has been done but is not at the Restaurant. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Over cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back area near coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant.

How does B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?

B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocoee average of 76.

Has B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant 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 B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, B&T Jamaican Jerk Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.