Jamaica Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
25
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Jamaica Kitchen stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (100F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (100F - Hot Holding) inside oven, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator turned on oven to reheat products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed brown stew gravy date marked 10/30, split pea soup date marked 11/5, gungo date marked 11/7, curry sauce and curry gravy date marked 11/8 inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of mylanta stored on shelf next to container of cinnamon by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork tails inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to be cooked. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed brown stew gravy date marked 10/30, split pea soup date marked 11/5, gungo date marked 11/7, curry sauce and curry gravy date marked 11/8 inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles dusty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler across from cook line and walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled underneath water heater in back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
25
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (93F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for 10 mins.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed curry sauce dated 7/28 and 8/5 inside walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on shelf with hot sauce and spices.
41-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed curry sauce dated 7/28 and 8/5 inside walk in cooler.
02C-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored inside standing water 81F.
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across from cook line and at walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in back prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back prep area soiled above prep table under water heater.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel stored on prep table.
21-12-4
37
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bowl of jerk sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored bowl on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 scoop stored inside of container of white rice with handle in contact with rice. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), located at preparation area. During the inspection employee add more water to the sanitizer bucket, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 85°F. During the inspection employee discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer , located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee provided a new paper towel.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles stained, located at kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at back kitchen.
14-69-4
41
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath equipments soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of water stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath charbroiled grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen area cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the kitchen area, back area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaica Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Kitchen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaica Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jamaica Kitchen.
How does Jamaica Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jamaica Kitchen most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jamaica Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jamaica Kitchen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jamaica Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaica Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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