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G & G Jamaican Delights

3800 Us Hwy 98 N Ste 728, Lakeland, FL 33809
African
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, G & G Jamaican Delights has nine inspections in the public record. G & G Jamaican Delights was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which G & G Jamaican Delights' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator discarded spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright 3-door unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright 3-door unit. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under 3-compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked rice in reach in cooler, employee removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright 3-door unit.
22-16-4
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in back kitchen, manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 in brown sugar, employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue board
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in food preparation area.
21-12-4
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 01/01/2024
50-17-3
86
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board in preparation kitchen.
14-09-4
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over limes in reach in cooler in preparation kitchen, employee removed limes from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on dry storage shelf.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on dry storage shelf.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 2- male employees, employees placed hair nets on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door unit in kitchen.
22-16-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was G & G Jamaican Delights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at G & G Jamaican Delights on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at G & G Jamaican Delights?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at G & G Jamaican Delights.

How does G & G Jamaican Delights compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

G & G Jamaican Delights most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has G & G Jamaican Delights' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at G & G Jamaican Delights have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at G & G Jamaican Delights means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is G & G Jamaican Delights inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, G & G Jamaican Delights is inspected around three times per year on average.

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