Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
39
Score
Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Lehigh Acres facility scores 78, putting Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat oxtails in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the oxtails. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The operator removed the bottle of Tylenol from beside handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. The bag of potatoes was removed from off the floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall men's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice and black beans. The scooper was removed from containers of rice and black beans. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and vegetable dish in steam table for less than 2 hours at 126F. Operator moved to stove to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring pitcher in hand wash sink on the cookline filled with water sitting in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to the stove, and handwashing sink near the employee restrooms with no paper towels. Operator placed towels at the sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in the reach in cooler in the secondary kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall above the 3 compartment sink, and by the employee restrooms at the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the floor in the secondary prep kitchen.
36-73-4
61
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine available.
16-37-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall is in the process of being repaired under hand sink in the kitchen per operator, observed materials on site.. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed build up of food debris on reach in door handle on triple door freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in freezer shelves.
14-33-4
78
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator is scheduling training for employee food handling.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand sink in the kitchen next to the employee rest room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed wall in the process of being repaired. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings on top of an unused water heater,operator cleaned up droppings and sanitized area. adjacent to the kitchen area next to the employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen by bar area with food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen on the bar side.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap towels in kitchen on the bar side.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed seal around the bottom of the fire door in the center dining area damaged and unable to close completely.
35B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of reach in cooler next to triple door stand up freezer in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand sink in the kitchen next to the employee rest room. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
50
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand wash sink next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Emailed handwashing sign to operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
95
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk prepared food stored in reach in freezer prepared over 24 hours according to the operator not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Observed operator placed towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand wash sink next to mop sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available yo check chlorine levels ar time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in chest freezer. Operator placed towel by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk meat products frozen in bus tubs in reach in freezer not date marked at time of preparation before freezing. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk oxtail and chicken wings precooked and held more than 24 hours stored in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to bathrooms not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage.
14-31-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Operator added more water. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stew 120F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated stew on stove to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked meats/foods.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats/foods not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant 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 Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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