Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk

196 Arora Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073
African
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Plantains in back refrigerator at 47F. Plantains have been in the same unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Plantains in back refrigerator at 47F. Plantains have been in the same unit overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded plantains. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout establishment is soiled.
36-73-4
70
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in front of oven. Operator killed and discarded roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving below right side steam table has debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked plantains in reach in refrigerator not date marked. Operator states prepared two days ago. Operator voluntarily discarded plantains. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen, prep and ware washing is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water observed in outside mop sink.
29-20-5
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator. Operator had only other employee of establishment sign reporting agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oxtail gravy in refrigerator made Saturday per operator not date marked. Operator discarded oxtail gravy. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in the kitchen and in back storage room and around the three compartment sink are soiled.
36-73-4
78
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. blackened chicken (110F - Hot Holding) person in charge placed in oven and reheated to 167F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler stained/discolored with food debris
22-02-4
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 employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pea soup made two days before inspection not date marked. Discussed with person in charge and they added date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Hand washing station counter next to triple sink is peeling exposing fibrous unsealed wood.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on refrigerator soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken flip-top cooler inside establishment Broken reach in freezer outside establishment
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in dirty water near hand washing station. Person in charge took mop out of water to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk.

How does Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk 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 Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buccaneers Jamaican Street Jerk is inspected around three times per year on average.