Flavaz Jamaican Grille
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Flavaz Jamaican Grille stretching back to 2022. Flavaz Jamaican Grille was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Riverview restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 46 F, chicken 45 F in reach in cooler. Manager began placing in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of corn starch not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed ROP fish in reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120 F- retemp 160F, chicken stew 127 F- retemp 182 F, chicken wings 102 F- retemp196 F in steam well. Manager reheated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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. Manager provided one food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed ROP fish in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on water bottles. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Mac and cheese container lid cracked in walk in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
50
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 113 F in hot holding unit. Manager turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with rice.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf with rice.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer basket handle. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temp 77 F. Manager began heating water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink faucet handle missing next to 3 compartment sink. Operator fixed faucet at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with sauces.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 77 F.
10-07-4
90
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings 130 F at steam table, operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of white sugar on floor. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
50
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flavaz Jamaican Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flavaz Jamaican Grille on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flavaz Jamaican Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flavaz Jamaican Grille.
How does Flavaz Jamaican Grille compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Flavaz Jamaican Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Flavaz Jamaican Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavaz Jamaican Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flavaz Jamaican Grille 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 Flavaz Jamaican Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flavaz Jamaican Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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