Jays Jamaican Cuisines
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
55
Score
Public records show three inspections at Jays Jamaican Cuisines stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Jays Jamaican Cuisines on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: cooked plantains 120 F, per operator plantains were cooked 30 mins earlier. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
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. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jermain Thorpe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
55
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 live ants on prep table. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: cooked plantains 120 F, per operator plantains were cooked 30 mins earlier. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on broom next to trash can. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large soda container in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jermain Thorpe. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 22 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 3 roach egg sacs under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl in bulk sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing fish in metal bowl without cold running water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Aug 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jays Jamaican Cuisines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jays Jamaican Cuisines on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Jays Jamaican Cuisines compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jays Jamaican Cuisines most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jays Jamaican Cuisines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jays Jamaican Cuisines have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jays Jamaican Cuisines 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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