J and R Jamaican Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, J and R Jamaican Cuisine has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in bowl on top of reach in freezer. Operator placed thawing raw chicken in nearby fridge. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin on side of ice making tray soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple pots/ pans on clean storage shelf near triple sink not protected/ inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
86
Oct 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked jerk chicken (44F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer next to storage area. Operator stated chicken was placed in reach in freezer recently to chill. Rate per at end of inspection at 42F-43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls in storage area not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer near door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with packaged to go trays stored on floor under counter at end of counter.
25-05-4
74
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple pots stored on shelf in back storage area not inverted. Operator placed lids on pots to protect them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sorel juice packaged on site lacking date the juice was packaged and name and address of where it was packaged. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Container of white substance removed from original packaging stored on prep shelf across from triple sink. Operator labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed,two flying insects near fridge and triple sink.
35A-02-6
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sorrel juice packaged onsite has label on juice with ingredients but does not include the date the juice was packaged and name and address.
02D-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of oxtail thawing in cooler next to fridge at room temperature. Operator removed bag of oxtail to place in fridge to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
78
Apr 13, 2024
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. raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to fridge. Operator stated beef was thawing earlier. Operator put some ice on beef to chill meat.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored next to food on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed purse to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of red microwave at end of kitchen on shelf below counter soiled.
22-08-4
78
Oct 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-16-4
82
Jun 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib located outside the establishment along side of the establishments wall. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese 56F cooling stored in main cooler in kitchen. Operator stated Mac and cheese was cooked and placed in cooler yesterday. Operator stated Mac and cheese was not been removed from cooler since it was placed in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47.7F. Asked operator to discard Mac and cheese. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Observed macaroni and cheese 56F cooling stored in main cooler in kitchen. Operator stated Mac and cheese was cooked and placed in cooler yesterday. Operator stated Mac and cheese was not been removed from cooler since it was placed in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47.7F. Asked operator to discard Mac and cheese. 2. Observed tub of Butter at 52F - Cold Holding in main cooler in kitchen. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47.7F. Operator stated butter was purchased and placed in cooler yesterday. Asked operator to discard butter. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tub of Butter at 52F - Cold Holding in main cooler in kitchen. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47.7F. Operator stated butter was purchased and placed in cooler yesterday. Asked operator to discard butter. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach patty(129F - Hot Holding) stored at room temperature next to hot box on cook line. Operator stated patties were reheated a few minutes ago and stored at room temperature. Operator reheated patties to 182F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate not provided by operator. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated operators probe thermometer and it will not go below 40F. Reviewed with operator how to properly manually calibrate thermometer. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing soiled room temperature water near back stove on cook line. Operator discarded water and stored scoop in clean pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J and R Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J and R Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Apr 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J and R Jamaican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J and R Jamaican Cuisine.
How does J and R Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
J and R Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has J and R Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J and R Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J and R Jamaican Cuisine 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 J and R Jamaican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J and R Jamaican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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