Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
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Score
Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without hanging gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed red beans at walk in cooler (55F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed red beans at walk in cooler (55F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
47
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink located in ware washing area. Operator removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located in ware washing area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at the bar area soiled. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink located in back prep area used to dump ice and food debris. Operator removed bin and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up inside dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located near ware washing area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon used to scoop rice near front counter in standing water at 89F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash sink in back prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine filters soiled. Operator washed filters. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on plastic bin at the dry rack station. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized bin. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed white cutting board at the cook line with a wet wiping cloth stored on top of board. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front area. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp (57 F - Cold Holding); pasta (60 F - Cold Holding); chick peas (57 F - Cold Holding); ox tail (54 F - Cold Holding) , tomato sauce (58 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the front area. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (57 F - Cold Holding); pasta (60 F - Cold Holding); chick peas (57 F - Cold Holding); ox tail (54 F - Cold Holding) , tomato sauce (58 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the front area. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 8 flies standing on the onions stalks that an employee was cutting. The green stalk in use to garnish a plate. Also observed more than 6 flies flying and standing in preparation tables at the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee was not able to provide food handler trainings. Operator provided certification. DBPR provider #6325541.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front area. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front line brown cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, and under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates stored on top of the preparation tables not inverted. Flies were standing on those plates. Employee removed all plates and wash them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the grill. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples towels in preparation tables in the front area. **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs over ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw eggs and ground beef and placed items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dishwashing machine near three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils near food prep area in standing water at 110F. Operator discarded water immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on green cutting board in kitchen not stored in quaternary sanitizer solution. Operator discarded towel immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between the preparation tables at the front counter. Operator removed it.
10-17-4
95
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at preparation area that landed on a cutting board. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked goat. Operator removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the floor under the grill at the front line area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese sauce (85 F - Cold Holding); salmon (55 F - Cold Holding) goat (57 F - Cold Holding); white rice (51 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. As per operator food was cooked yesterday around 10:00 pm and ground beef was received 2 days ago. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese cheese sauce (85 F - Cold Holding); salmon (55 F - Cold Holding) goat (57 F - Cold Holding); white rice (51 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. As per operator food was cooked yesterday around 10:00 pm and ground beef was received 2 days ago. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash by the walk in cooler. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and goat not date marked in the walk in cooler. As per operator it was cooked from two days prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulation of grease. On top of the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the preparation tables at the front line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, Observed food debris inside the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the front counter at the bar area. Operator placed them at the back. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic containers with sugar and flour not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks next to the exit to the smoker not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed 3 tanks next to the exit to the smoker not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting boards at the front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting boards at the front line.Operator removed it. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dried blood at the bottom of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed dried blood at the bottom of the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen.
Has Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen 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 Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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