Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
26
Score
Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood's 26 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at temperatures of 52F by hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was to be thawed and placed in reach in cooler nearby an hour prior. Raw chicken was placed in reach in cooler. Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Person in charge had license updated by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave through rear exit and return and began engaging in food preparation without washing hands and donning gloves. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 1 employee rinse soiled hands in three compartment sink. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse off carrots in hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector educated employee the single use for hand wash sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector had to remove dispenser and dump soap into hand. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored under three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom food-contact shelf of center prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles around vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on main prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom left hand corner of rear exit door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor by hand wash sink on cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 sets of lights with no protective coverings.
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple raw food items thawing at room temperature next to hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge moved food items to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
26
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ ppm. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and replaced with new solution testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over container of raw goat in standing reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in plastic to-go bags in standing reach in cooler on cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen to check on smoker in parking lot near dumpster area then return and engage in food preparation without washing hands first. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk with no date marking person in charge stated was opened 2 days prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed non-employee eating personal food in kitchen by center prep table around food items. Person left kitchen at beginning of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used for scooping in container with white powdery substance on bottom shelf of center prep table.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed food items stored in soiled cardboard used as a shelf liner on bottom shelf of center prep table.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed excess dust build up on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on center prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on center prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed 2 employees and 1 non-employee eating personal food stacked on prep table and other food items in kitchen. Non-employee left kitchen with personal food items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored directly on top of single service gloves on center prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed neither of 2 employees engaging in food preparation wearing a hair restraint. Employees added hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids open on dumpster at side of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine solution employee stated had dish detergent as well. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and set up new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution stored on floor by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed; wooden spatula with frayed and chipped tip stored on cook line. Large unsealed wooden tree trunk used as a prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored on bottom shelf of center prep table.
02D-01-5
18
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any approved food handler training for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging below flood rim of three compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed covered pan of cooked chicken at temperature of 102F stored in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 3.5 hours prior. Cooked chicken (102F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; cooked ox tail and cooked cabbage with temperatures of 98-105F stored on top shelf above fryer station. Person in charge stated it was supposed to be held hot after being cooked. Multiple cooked chicken items and cooked ox tail with temperatures of 98-126F stored in steam table. Person in charge stated all food items were cooked 3 hours prior and moved all food items to 350F oven for reheating. Cooked chicken items, cooked ox tail (98-126F - Hot Holding); Cooked ox tail, cooked cabbage (98-105F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered pan of cooked chicken at temperature of 102F stored in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 3.5 hours prior. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of milk with no date marking stored in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Person in charge stated it was opened 3 days prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at far end of cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of any approved food handler training for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves above three compartment sink with clean dishes stored on top.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser in disrepair and unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink at far end of cook line. Soap container had to be completely removed to dispense any soap and placed back before leaking on to ground.
31B-06-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden stump used as a prep table next to hand wash sink at far end of cook line. Wood stump is soiled with grease and cracked.
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles around vents in multiple areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout kitchen area. Left over adherent from where cove molding used to be still stuck to wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle with lid stored on center prep table next to food items. Person in charge removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through at bottom of door at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed two lids in disrepair on dumpster located at side of establishment.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in uncooked rice with handle in direct contact with product located in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields over two groups of bulbs in kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster at side of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of latest inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled gaskets on standing reach in cooler doors on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution stored on ground next to three compartment sink.
21-38-4
17
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored next to food items with yellowish liquid. Person in charge stated it was degreaser. Person in charge labeled the bottle and moved to appropriate area for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license on 6/1/2024. Person in charge updated on site and before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects around cabbage and raw chicken in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pan of cooked chicken temped at 75 and then 73F an hour later. Person in charge placed chicken in reach in freezer. Chicken cooling, chicken retemp (75, 73F) **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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. Observed no plan for clean up in vomiting or diarrheal event. Person in charge was provided proper documentation.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored in front of only designated hand wash sink in kitchen area. Person in charge made accessible by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed two employees working in kitchen with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling and around vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on ice machine ledge above food items on steam table. Person in charge moved immediate items. Person in charge instructed employees to dispose of employee items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door with light exposed.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed pan of raw beef stored on floor under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in sugar with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on hood filters above stove area. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of raw beef stored on floor person in charge indicated was pulled to thaw in early am. Person in charge moved beef reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored next to ice machine with moisture not inverted. Person in charge moved mop to mop sink and stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food contact surface in kitchen area. Person in charge moved wiping cloth to designated location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
20
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter next to stove warmer, Mac and cheese (92F - Hot Holding, retemp after 30 mins 134F); cooked cabbage (117F - Hot Holding, retemp after 30 mins 141F). Employee put both back on burner to bring up to temp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station next to stove and oven in kitchen, no paper towels. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Two employees present did not have proof of employee training. Operator stated they left it in their wallet. One employee had proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with bleach per employee was not labeled. Employee added label. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooper for rice in dry storage room has no handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open drink and potato chip bag next to stored single service to go containers. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted and no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in stored container of sugar in dry storage area in direct contact with product. Employee lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer in kitchen has build up of grease.
23-03-4
47
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove at cook line, cooked cabbage (112F - Hot Holding). Operator turned on burner to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right side reach-in cooler across from cook line, goat (47F - Cold Holding); oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated door has been opened for lunch service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow and green cutting boards have stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present not able to provide certification. Employee stated its in his wallet left at home.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line, handwash sink missing soap. Also paper towels not dispensing. Employee supplied soap and fixed towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by triple sinks, identified as bleach, not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On cook line, bulk sugar on lower shelf of prep table, scoop handle touching product. In back dry storage room, scoop,in bulk rice has handle touching product. All scoops moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right side reach-in cooler has torn gaskets. Microwave at pass thru window has rust in interior. Lower shelf of prep table rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage room, case of oil and container of complete seasoning stored on floor. Employee moved to racks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach-in freezer, build up of ice and food juices in bottom of freezer.
14-69-4
35
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over top ready to eat cream cheese. Discussed with person in charge.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (110F - Hot Holding); chicken (94F - Hot Holding); chicken (118F - Hot Holding); chicken (126F - Hot Holding items kept under steam well on cook line. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer 200+ppm chlorine. Discussed with person in charge.
41-27-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed saturated portion of ground off the back deck behind establishment with splash marks on fence indicating mop water being dumped over railing. Approximately 30 flys breading in water.
28-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station on cook line used to rinse off utensils. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed Yellow cutting board on prep table stained with food debris.
22-02-4
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. No proof of training for employee hired over 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed Two raccoons tearing trash out of dumpster. Evidence of raccoons living under deck behind establishment.
35A-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed Garbage littered around dumpster. Raccoon forging through garbage.
33-19-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed visible light from bottom of closed back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 Employee drinks on rack above spices. Discussed with person in charge.
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on large door reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris
22-08-4
20
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in storage room **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cabbage in thank you bag, upright cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above raw oxtail in upright cooler, employee rearranged them **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f cabbage, employee turned burner off 30 min ago, he turned it back on and got to 165f, 117-125f Mac and cheese under warmer, employee placed them in oven **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket on ledge of handsink at front counter, blocking hot water handle, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink by cook line, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Two employees here for more that 2 months left card at home
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler by cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, employee discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got one **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook handling chicken
13-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, cook line **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of handle and pipe, handsink at cook line
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of upright freezer by cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. One leg is missing for mop sink
29-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On curry paste, employee removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood.
How does Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood 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 Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Jamaican Jerk & Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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