Jamaican Express
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Jamaican Express has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Jamaican Express on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash, rinse no sanitizer set up. Operator washed and rinse container but did not sanitize equipment Correct action taken
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at front counter at 77f
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
58
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Unable to provide at this time **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand sinks throughout facility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back prep area **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Provided form. Employees signed and acknowledged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Unable to provided at this time **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Unable to provide at this time **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
50
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand sinks throughout facility. **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
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. Provided form. Employees signed and acknowledged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cabbage in reach in beverage cooler made over 24 hours per operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bag filled with rags in hws by mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 67°f. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
29
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaican Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Express on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaican Express?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Express.
How does Jamaican Express compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Jamaican Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Jamaican Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jamaican Express have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jamaican Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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