Jamaican Jerk Co
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Jamaican Jerk Co, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Jamaican Jerk Co's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken, rice and peas and white rice in refrigerator over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
70
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items in several coolers directly touching non food grade bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice (50-52F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight per operator only. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (50-52F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight per operator only. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of lids and other single service items on floor in back storage area
25-05-4
55
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above ledge by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
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 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above ledge by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken (59F - Cold Holding); rice (54-59F - Cold Holding); salad (56-60F - Cold Holding) in reach in refrigerator cooler over 4 hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above ledge by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. On prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temperature. Moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
78
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. On prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temperature. Moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese (125F - Hot Holding); plantain (102F - Hot Holding) jerk chicken (98F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temperature. Moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. On prep table in kitchen.
10-07-4
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Mens **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
32-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
64
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Mens **Warning**
32-22-4
52
Sep 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At entrance to kitchen and on front counter next to soda fountain.
36-24-5
90
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Through 3 cycles tested 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs above case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamaican Jerk Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Jerk Co on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamaican Jerk Co?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Jerk Co.
How does Jamaican Jerk Co compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Jamaican Jerk Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Jamaican Jerk Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Jerk Co have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jamaican Jerk Co 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 Jamaican Jerk Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Jerk Co is inspected around four times per year on average.
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