Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter blocked by bucket in sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -white chest freezer rusting with front guard falling off - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles in kitchen cracked and damaged - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -soda cans on floor under hand wash sink at front counter -bag of onions in rear storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -left side of 3 compartment sink -hole left side of rear exit door -hole in wall above produce table - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind white chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 19 total -15 small flying insects at onion bag in rear storage area -1 small flying insect at white fridge/freezer in kitchen -3 small flying insects at spice shelf in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter blocked by bucket in sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink in kitchen used to store utensils
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -white chest freezer rusting with front guard falling off
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles in kitchen cracked and damaged
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -soda cans on floor under hand wash sink at front counter -bag of onions in rear storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -left side of 3 compartment sink -hole left side of rear exit door -hole in wall above produce table
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of to go bags on floor at front counter
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind white chest freezer
36-27-5
47
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -4 small flying insects I'm dining area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink used to wash fruit
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter blocked by bucket in basin -hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by table **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 and filled out reporting agreement during inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled bottle of bleach
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -small white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -window in dining area missing, covered with plywood
35B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -silver stand up reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -margarine container reused for food storage
25-32-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling in rear storage area disrepair
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -right side of large chest freezer
36-24-5
33
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with bucket at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red and white cutting boards on prep table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soil Silver upright cooler exterior Exterior chest freezers in back storage area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver upright cooler in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back dry storage area soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle and cup above - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
64
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef liver over French fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200 ppm. Manager changed water **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours per operator. Operator placed both pots on store to reheat. Jerk Chicken (112F - Hot Holding) Oxtail (112F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of NyQuil next to sauces and seasonings above cooked rice and beans. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board red and white in kitchen area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with bucket at front counter. **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. Oxtail, chicken and pasta salad in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spay bottle with roach spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reach in freezer in back storage areas.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back storage are.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle on prep table where meat is being seasoned. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.in kitchen are at the end of cooks line under the table.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil on floor by fry station Boxes of spinach in the kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in back storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler exterior in back storage area. Hood filters by cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout back kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Three wet mops in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
19
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. NyQuil on dish storage rack in kitchen area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red and white cutting boards in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bucket in hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Two female employees at front counter.
11-26-1
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.one employees front counter.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese and pasta salad in reach in cooler back storage per manager prepared more than twenty four hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
41-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen area and back storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of Sauces on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back storage area about reach in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both chest freezer in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
27
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed one flying sect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored./stored on food storage rack/above rice warmer in kitchen.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./sanitizing bucket stroked inside hand sink, front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter and kitchen hand sinks.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./chemical spray bottle not labeled/by kitchen hot holding unit,
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in front handwash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container./rice handle fir white rice and beans and rice.
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor./a case of cabbage on floor/next to reach in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./reach in chest freezer top rusted.
14-11-5
35
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. With vegetables in white reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-31-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation bucket inside hand wash sink at front counter. **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. Macaroni and cheese and macaroni salad no date marking in double door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Double door reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gasket in double door reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Rusted exterior of white reach in freezer back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes with oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by exit door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of white and silver microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled under hood suppression system at cook line. Exterior of pans soiled with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over macaroni salad double door reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
39
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket chlorine 200+ ppm, rechecked 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce and tomatoes salad (46F); cut cabbage salad (46F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours per operator, move to reach in freezer for a quick chill, rechecked lettuce and tomatoes salad (43°f); cut cabbage salad (43°f - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live small flying insect in the kitchen by preparation table.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine above clean equipment in storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Stained white cutting board at preparation table in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Per plan Review Briana - smoker added. Per Briana - Plan Review smoker added. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese more than 24 hours per chef no date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board at prep table in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and cellphone above single service items at front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket double door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rust Exterior of white large reach in freezer in the kitchen.
14-10-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in large white reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens under stove in kitchen are soiled. Interior of oven by hot holding unit at the kitchen are soiled. Interior of black and white microwave in the kitchen are soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at tall reach in cooler next to back exit door. Soiled gaskets in reach in large and small freezer in the kitchen next to back exit door. Hood filters soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce next and touching open package of shredded cheese in double door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
21
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill.
How does Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill 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 Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Vibez Jamaica Restaurant & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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