Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine

3114 5 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

African

Last inspected: Nov 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Nov 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine's latest score of 67 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 53 rodent droppings inside oven in kitchen. 16 rodent droppings on floor behind oven.

35A-04-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving food the public. Licensed expired on 02-01-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside pan of cornstarch on prep table in kitchen. Observed operator eradicate live roach and discard pan of cornstarch. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen. Flies landed on food contact surfaces did not land on food. Operator is in the process of cleaning and sanitizing prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

35A-02-6

Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All prep tables in kitchen bottom shelf are rusted.

14-11-5

Basic - Hole in wall near prep table with microwave oven at rear exit.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator handle money from customers and then engage in food preparation , handling single-serve items without hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen. Flies did not land on food contact surfaces. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a. cut cabbage 1:25pm. 70f stored on top of reach-in freezer. Re temp at 2:00pm 63f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking mitts and apron stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box containing carrots, onions, and bananas are stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed from floor and placed on pallet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensils stored in standing water at front counter at 104f. Operator turned heat up on pot. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on table soiled with food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door to rear exit of kitchen is open and 2 live flies are present. **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright refrigerator at front counter interior soiled with debris. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Ceiling vent in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine on file is from Nov 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine.

How does Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miller's Jamaican Spice & Cuisine 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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