Jamaica House Rest
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Jamaica House Rest, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up 21 times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Jamaica House Rest's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
23
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored stored inside non food grade bags inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside hot box Hot box; fried shrimp (120F - Hot Holding); fish (125F - Hot Holding) Placed 45 minutes ago. Operator placed items inside fryer to reheat 10 minutes after Hit box; fried shrimp (168F - Hot Holding); fish (169F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and freezer, soiled door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed wet towels by front counter.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and prep areas. Ceiling soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Trough out kitchen and ware washing areas.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler buckets with carrots and raw beef Stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drip container missing at hood system
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and ovens exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels top of preparation table tables not stored in sanitizer solution between uses uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen area, underneath cookline and three compartment si **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
41
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bottom shelf of the steam table. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Operator prepared new solution ( Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Womens restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employee food handlers cards missing the DOB.Oniel, Micheal, Sandra, Hughette, Victor, Delroy, Sumatra, Alexia, Latoya, Jerrod, Patricia, Jermaine, Jada, Ramona
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between the 3 compartment sink and the wall. Operator placed inside the hand wash sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area by the walk in cooler.
21-04-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together stored on the bottom self of a prep table. Discussed the proper procedures with the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen area, underneath cookline and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
37
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the cookline and 3 compartment sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the cookline and 3 compartment sinks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the cookline and 3 compartment sinks. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
90
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); fried fish (110F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items fried chicken (138F - Reheating); fried fish (168F - Reheating). Fried chicken was placed to reheat with more time. Observed salt fish patties (98F - Hot Holding); breaded shrimp (104F-112F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed to reheat. Offered Time as a public Health control for the front counter hot box. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At the time of the callback inspection observed salt fish patties (112F - Hot Holding) **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
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. Observed all employees with expired certificates On 9/2/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed all employees with expired certificates On 9/2/25. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observerd stove top with accumulated grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observerd stove top with accumulated grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the cookline and 3 compartment sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the cookline and 3 compartment sinks. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
67
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peeled and clean vegetables stored in a thank you bag. Operator removed vegetables from the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (45F - Cold Holding); tripe (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the wall in cooler, as per operator door opens and closes all day. Thermometer was placed inside and walk in cooler ambient temperature is 43F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items fried chicken (138F - Reheating). Fried chicken was placed to reheat with more time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); fried fish (110F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items fried chicken (138F - Reheating); fried fish (168F - Reheating). Fried chicken was placed to reheat with more time. Observed salt fish patties (98F - Hot Holding); breaded shrimp (104F-112F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed to reheat. Offered Time as a public Health control for the front counter hot box. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Observed all employees with expired certificates On 9/2/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between the 3 compartment sink and the wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observerd stove top with accumulated grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the cookline and 3 compartment sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
41
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (119F - Hot Holding) under the steam table for less than 2 hours, operator reheated item. Observed curry chicken (122F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 3 hours, operator placed item to reheat. Observed king fish (123F - Hot Holding); salt fish fitters (106F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter hot box for less than 2 hours. Operator would like to use Time as a public health control. Observed rice and peas (7hours) (129F-132F - Hot Holding) jerk chicken (88 F - Hot Holding); salt fish and ackee (122F - Hot Holding); beans (115 F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for more than 4 hours as per operator. Items were discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed white rice (120F - Hot Holding); salt fish fritters (103F - Hot Holding); macaroni and cheese (126F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the back exit door. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.n **Time Extended**
36-10-4
74
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour stored in a soiled container by the dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 12 pieces of red velvet cake from an unapproved source. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly on top of the closed cumin container by the prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the flour container by the dry storage area. Operator discarded during the inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and peas (7hours) (129F-132F - Hot Holding) jerk chicken (88 F - Hot Holding); salt fish and ackee (122F - Hot Holding); beans (115 F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for more than 4 hours as per operator. Items were discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (119F - Hot Holding) under the steam table for less than 2 hours, operator reheated item. Observed curry chicken (122F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 3 hours, operator placed item to reheat. Observed king fish (123F - Hot Holding); salt fish fitters (106F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter hot box for less than 2 hours. Operator would like to use Time as a public health control. Observed rice and peas (7hours) (129F-132F - Hot Holding) jerk chicken (88 F - Hot Holding); salt fish and ackee (122F - Hot Holding); beans (115 F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for more than 4 hours as per operator. Items were discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In both bathrooms, operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-11-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the back exit door. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between the wall and the prep sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
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 scoops in the flour and salt with handles stored inside the item. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses by the preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing under the stove in standing water. Operator placed item in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt, sugar, brown sugar, beans, rice and flour with no name label. Observed operator writing names on containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
20
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pig tail (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef tripe (50F - Cold Holding); beef tripe (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pig tail (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef tripe (50F - Cold Holding); beef tripe (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under prep tables with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed under prep tables with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with plumbing in disrepair, leaking into the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with plumbing in disrepair, leaking into a bucket. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water under the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed shrimp thawing in room temperature by the cook line. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under prep area with old food debris. Observed in between stoves with the floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed floor under prep area with old food debris. Observed in between stoves with the floor soiled. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
52
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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. Observed raw animal foods stored in the walk in freezer mixed together. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish and ackee (125F - Hot Holding); curry chicken (121F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 3 hours,as per operator. Operator added more water to the unit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for 2 hours, as per operator. Operator turned up heat in the unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under prep tables with accumulated grease. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By the stove. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under steam table pipes with accumulation of grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with plumbing in disrepair, leaking into the floor. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water under the cook line. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under prep area with old food debris. Observed in between stoves with the floor soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
35
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed brown stew chicken (130F - Hot Holding); king fish fried (90F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 12am last night. Stop sale. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. Observed kidney (129F - Hot Holding); okra (125F - Hot Holding); akcee (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator reheated items. Observed salt fish fritters (112F - Hot Holding) in the front counter holding unit for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated item. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed brown stew chicken (130F - Hot Holding); king fish fried (90F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 12am last night. Stop sale. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), advised operator to add more water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), advised operator to add more water. **Time Extended**
41-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the prep area with grooved cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed multiple cutting boards in the prep area with grooved cut marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the middle hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the middle hood system. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
55
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Asked operator to remade bucket. **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. Observed kidney (129F - Hot Holding); okra (125F - Hot Holding); akcee (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator reheated items. Observed salt fish fritters (112F - Hot Holding) in the front counter holding unit for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated item. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), advised operator to add more water. **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the prep area with grooved cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee ice cream tub inside the reach in freezer where juices are being stored. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers in the walk in cooler cracked. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the middle hood system. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
33
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 (73F - Cooling) cooked from the night before stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cooling); tripe (56F - Cooling); Pigeon peas (53F - Cooling); red beans (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (73F - Cooling) cooked from the night before stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cooling); tripe (56F - Cooling); Pigeon peas (53F - Cooling); red beans (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salt fish (71F - Cold Holding); cow feet (69F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed salt fish (53F-60F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (71F - Cold Holding); cow feet (69F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed salt fish (53F-60F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hotbox stew chicken (110F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours as per operator, items were reheated. Observed fried fish (111F - Hot Holding); saltfish fitters (110F - Hot Holding); king fish (111F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box 2 hours before inspection, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed fried shrimp (98F - Hot Holding); saltfish fitters (101F - Hot Holding); saltfish (101F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box 1 hour before inspection, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed 6 clean knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler at 60F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 51F. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed metal pans wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter hot holding unit with ambient temperature of 120F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Front counter hot holding unit with ambient temperature of 110F. **Admin Complaint**
14-75-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room floor soiled. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed storage room floor soiled. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
32
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed jerk chicken (86F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box over night, as per operator. Observed bammy milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Evon Barrett with no manager certification. Observed 8 employees in the establishment engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Evon Barrett and Jeanette Murray no manager certification. Observed 5 employees in the establishment engaging in food preparation. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 8 employee with no manager present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: During the time of the callback inspection, no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the whole kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the whole kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freeze **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed floor inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under cookline soiled. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
52
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
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 (50F - 55F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (50F - 55F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed packaged slice cakes at the front counter, operator was unable to provide invoice. As per operator, cakes are prepared at a church.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw cow foot touching a black garbage bag in the walk in freezer. Advice operator to get food grade clear bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw goat meat touching an orange Home Depot container in the walk in freezer.
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed jerk chicken (86F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box over night, as per operator. Observed bammy milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bammy milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night as per operator. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (86F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box over night, as per operator. Operator discarded items. Observed jerk pork (89F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box 1 hour before inspection. Operator reheated items.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Evon Barrett with no manager certification. Observed 8 employees in the establishment engaging in food preparation.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 8 employee with no manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the whole kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of seasoned raw chicken stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between the wall and prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Front Counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade Front Counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
14
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed standing still water in the kitchen area at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Walk in cooler with no standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Observed standing still water in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: At the time of the callback inspection the walk in cooler ambient temperature was 55F and 56F, started to go down to 47F. No food storage was observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 56F. Observed food inside milk 47F, raw shell eggs 56F, sweet plantains 49F stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Walk in cooler: butter 37F. Ambient temperature at 56F, unit is frozen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed standing still water in the kitchen area at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Walk in cooler with no standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Still observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: At the time of the callback inspection the walk in cooler ambient temperature was 55F and 56F, started to go down to 47F. No food storage was observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 56F. Observed food inside milk 47F, raw shell eggs 56F, sweet plantains 49F stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed standing still water in the kitchen area at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Still observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection shelves are still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Walk in cooler shelves are soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: At the time of the callback inspection the walk in cooler ambient temperature was 55F and 56F, started to go down to 47F. No food storage was observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection shelves are still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Stop sale was issued due to temperature control, walk-in cooler temperatures were jerk pork 69°Fblack bean 53°Fjerk chicken 63°F of cold holding unit. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs of being cooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection walk-in cooler temperatures were jerk pork 69, black bean 53, jerk chicken 63 of cold holding unit. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried shrimp (104F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding); codfish (105F - Hot Holding); fritas (123F - Hot Holding) located in the front counter warmer. As per operator placed for more than 4hrs. Also observed in the steam table beef (128F - Hot Holding); pepper steak mix (126F - Hot Holding); hominy (113F - Hot Holding); churry chicken (122F - Hot Holding) for more than 4hrs as per operator. Also observed cooked chicken (108F - Hot Holding); codfish (116F/117F - Hot Holding); fish (123F - Hot Holding); 2nd tray fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding) in the kitchen warmer for more than 4 hrs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of the callback inspection hot holding unit warmer temperature was at oxtail 131°F hot holding, 2nd tray oxtail 114°F hot holding , bbq chicken 118°F hot holding. At the front counter hot holding unit fried fish was 113°F, operator put temperature up. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection no forms where signed or printed. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection no forms where printed or signed **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64°F. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection shelves are still soiled **Time Extended**
22-16-4
43
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed prepackaged bammy from Angels with mold like growth and an expiration date of 4/7/23. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs of being cooked. **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. Observed fried shrimp (104F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding); codfish (105F - Hot Holding); fritas (123F - Hot Holding) located in the front counter warmer. As per operator placed for more than 4hrs. Also observed in the steam table beef (128F - Hot Holding); pepper steak mix (126F - Hot Holding); hominy (113F - Hot Holding); churry chicken (122F - Hot Holding) for more than 4hrs as per operator. Also observed cooked chicken (108F - Hot Holding); codfish (116F/117F - Hot Holding); fish (123F - Hot Holding); 2nd tray fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding) in the kitchen warmer for more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartments sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
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 form to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers inside rice, black beans and red bean containers, in the rice storage room. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed dirty cardboard boxes on top of food prep area. Operator removed card board box from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
27
May 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 all manager certifications provided expired As of 5/8/23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a prep table. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located on back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
74
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employee has proof of required state approved employee training certificates: Patrice Clyde, Elsie Edmondson, Amoy Maxwell, Andrew Davies, Glenford Boreland. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed no employee has proof of required state approved employee training certificates: Patrice Clyde, Elsie Edmondson, Amoy Maxwell, Andrew Davies, Glenford Boreland. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed no food thermometer. **Time Extended**
05-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed exterior door has a gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed throughout the kitchen areas there is standing water. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by kitchen door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed floor tiles missing or in disrepair by the kitchen door. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed garbage on the ground/around dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed no ambient air temperature thermometer in hot holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At time of call back inspection observed walls throughout the establishment are soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaica House Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaica House Rest on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaica House Rest?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Jamaica House Rest.
How does Jamaica House Rest compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jamaica House Rest most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jamaica House Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jamaica House Rest have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jamaica House Rest 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 Jamaica House Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaica House Rest is inspected around six times per year on average.
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