Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops

2468 Us Hwy 441 Suite 103, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

African

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops' latest score of 64 falls below the Fruitland Park average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Frozen meatloaf. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.

36-73-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Forks on floor behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 80 degree water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**

10-07-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over honey mustard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 124f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cooler cutting board. **Warning**

22-02-4

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 80 degree water. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door freezer. Prep cooler. **Warning**

22-16-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sauce bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 114f. Operator turned unit back on. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Pork in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cabbage.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator refilled, rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Yellow reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor behind ice cream cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water bottles.

08B-38-4

Nov 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops.

How does Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops compare to other restaurants in Fruitland Park?

Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fruitland Park average of 80.

Has Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops 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 Hut & Island Scoops inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Jerk Hut & Island Scoops is inspected around three times per year on average.

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