Jamaican Paradise Grill

1927 Nanticoke Cir, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jamaican Paradise Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Jamaican Paradise Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door next to steam table.

10-20-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

05-05-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. 2 tires on side of MFDV flat. 2 tires on out door smoker grille flat. **Warning**

51-36-1

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 55F. Do not use until repaired or can hold cold food at 41F or below.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

50-04-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

36-30-4

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled.

36-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of vegetable oil and jerk sauce on floor under prep table.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By service window.

36-27-5

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no ambient thermometer in standing cooler. Manager stored thermometer in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

05-05-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of roasted chicken not date marked in standing cooler. Manager date marked chicken 04-29-24 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil residue on standing cooler/freezer handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed two flat tires on mobile food unit.

51-36-1

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in unit at time of inspection.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for person in charge Marlene French. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 2-16-22

53A-02-7

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 2022-05-12: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Per the operator, test is scheduled for 10-13-22. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Observed documentation stating exam was taken. **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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/. Addressed on previous inspection on 2-16-22.

53A-07-6

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hole on top sewage tank. No sewage leaking outside of tank.

29-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Paradise Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Paradise Grill on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Paradise Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Paradise Grill.

How does Jamaican Paradise Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Jamaican Paradise Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Jamaican Paradise Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Paradise Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamaican Paradise Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jamaican Paradise Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Paradise Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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