Jam Rock Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Jam Rock Cuisine 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Jam Rock Cuisine's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at rear reach in freezers raw oxtails stored over raw fish.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants discarded inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen area.
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 container of rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bucket of seasoning at prep table.
14-01-5
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 84F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled on prep table across from three compartment sink.
02D-01-5
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ackee (122F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 87° F on preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at rear reach in freezers raw oxtails stored over raw fish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at rear reach in freezers raw oxtails stored over raw fish. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Shereena Chang 3/10/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in coolers at cook line as well as at standing cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator began to place date labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line stored in standing water of 87F. Chef placed onto stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
64
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked jerk chicken located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment at the time of the inspection, water temperature at approximately 85°F. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rice scoop handle broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
64
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection, validation number:228572214 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty jug stored in kitchen unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed in the kitchen..
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins,flour,rice, sugar.
02D-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jam Rock Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jam Rock Cuisine on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jam Rock Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jam Rock Cuisine.
How does Jam Rock Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jam Rock Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jam Rock Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jam Rock Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jam Rock 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 Jam Rock Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jam Rock Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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