Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Working containers of cornmeal removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miramar average 78, so Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sliver Refrigerator- ; Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 25 Rodent Droppings in get Reddi Food storage bag box on dry storage rack in kitchen. 2) 20 Rodent Droppings under storage rack next to prep table in kitchen. 3) 3 Rodent droppings under triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of raw shell eggs stored above containers of Bell peppers, green onions and cucumbers in Whirlpool Black Refrigerator. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Hot water turned off in kitchen's only handwashing sink resulting in employees using only cold water to washed their hands. Manager turned on at the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-08-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sliver Refrigerator- ; Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook in kitchen
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. Manager turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bag of carrots stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation. Employee eating and drinking while cooking. **Warning**
12B-02-4
33
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bags of raw chicken stored above plastic bag of raw beef in silver reach in freezer. Cook inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black vegetables Refrigerator- ; Cooked Rice (49F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black vegetables Refrigerator- ; Cooked Rice (49F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of cornmeal removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Manager turned back on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Hood soiled with grease, dirt, slime.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
39
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In faucet next to mop sink behind establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Same- **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Silver Refrigerator- Brown stewed chicken (48F - Cooling); Cooked rice (49F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above bag of spinach and container of carrot in whirlpool refrigerator. Manager moved eggs to another location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves switched from raw meat to handle ready to eat without washing hands. Reviewed prop handling procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sliver reach in - Brown stewed chicken (48F - Cooling); Cooked rice (49F - Cooling) .Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In faucet next to mop sink behind establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind and next to triple sink by exit door **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at fro counter hand washing sink leaking water. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Wet mop left in dirty water in mop bucket next to mop sink. Manager hanged during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Whirlpool Silver Refrigerator-; Cooked rice (48-50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee did not applied soap when washing hands. Employee cleaned raw chicken proceeded to grab a spoon to stir food on stove and used a scoop without properly washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedure. Employee washed hands correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Whirlpool Silver Refrigerator-; Cooked rice (48-50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. See stop sale
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans stored in hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No 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 in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled flour container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Entrance of kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
33
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Package of raw goat stored above bag of raw fish in Frigidaire freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without applying soap. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Cutting board soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl , towel and bag stored in both front and sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Shelf above table back of kitchen with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cow feet thawed in standing water. Manager placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink in front counter. Manager stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and rice not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Gallon of oil and cans of corn stored on floor under steam table front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt under table in kitchen.
23-03-4
35
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Prep Table - ; Cow food at 2:10 Pm (98-100F - Cooling) since 11:00AM Rechecked at 2:50 to 98F -100. Observed food covered on prep table. Manager placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw chicken stored above bag of raw fish in Frigidaire freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Box stored in sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink has accumulation of grease / food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken stored in triple sink with no running water. Chicken still frozen. Manager placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on to go container on top of a hot box. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table and cutting board in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of cornmeal removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine.
How does Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine 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 Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jahnets Jamaican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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