Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
61
Score
Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine's latest score of 61 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage room, can of stainless steel cleaner stored next to single service items. Operator moved cleaner to restroom cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. At cook line area, milk in reach-in cooler opened 2 days prior per owner, not dated. Operator dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has one certificate from unapproved supplier, ServSafe only.
53B-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In storage room, jacket stored on single service bags. Operator stated jacket was left by customer, moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In men's restroom, urinal has plastic over fixture. Operator stated flush valve not working properly. Operator has had plumber out, waiting on part. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen, shelves in double door reach-in cooler have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
61
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, rice (111F - Hot Holding) in rice holding unit. Person in Charge stated rice placed in service 2.5 hours earlier. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, utensils in handwash sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom, no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, interior walls in double door reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen, light over triple sink missing cover.
38-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage room, chest reach-in freezer has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen, shelves in double door reach-in cooler have rust.
14-33-4
55
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Operator may email copy of employee training certificate to inspector and no onsite callback will be needed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Operator stated employee is process of getting certification. Operator stated employee will have training certification by next week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Employee has employee food handlers training thru unapproved vendor. Recommended using SafeStaff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Operator may email copy of employee training certificate to inspector and no onsite callback will be needed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Operator stated employee is process of getting certification. Operator stated employee will have training certification by next week. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen steam table, stew chicken (122F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to stove top, reheated to 183F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom, no paper towels. Operator supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Operator may email copy of employee training certificate to inspector and no onsite callback will be needed. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen reach-in cooler, gaskets and handles soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. Operator stated hoods scheduled to be cleaned next Monday.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen double door reach-in cooler, shelves soiled/rusted.
22-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in employee unisex restroom. Employee purchased during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage room near ladies restroom, case of bottle water on floor. Operator moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area, no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler, multiple foods prepared yesterday not dated.
02C-02-5
82
Oct 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer in storage room. Operator states he will defrost today. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf near grill, WD40 and glass cleaner stored with dried rice and potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. Person in Charge states license has been paid. Inspector called DDM and found that license fees have been paid but monies have not applied yet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing chicken in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in bar. Water moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. Operator states establishment sent money order to state and showed inspector copy of money order receipt. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags containing beef in reach in freezer in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Cook prepping raw chicken in kitchen without gloves. Cook washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-17-4
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. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken stew prepared yesterday not dated. Employee dated product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls in air handler closet.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind bar. Roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple to go bags in chest freezer in storage area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table, cooked chicken and cooked beef 125F. Items placed in steam table approximately 45 minutes prior. Employee turned steam table up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Employee rinsing out towel at hand washing sink in kitchen. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing sink procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In small dry storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in bar area by drink reach in cooler. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
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. Employee washing dishes is only washing dishes with soap and rinsing off with water. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet cloths on prep table near oven. Cloths removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine.
How does Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine 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 Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamrock Caribbean and American Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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