Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine

2346 Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

African

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer closest to rear exit. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on wire rack across from reach in coolers.

02D-01-5

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on shelf above onions in upright cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Washed and rinsed only and put utensils to dry, explained to her and she placed them in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-45-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old oneb

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of bags with to go containers, employee removed it, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Jul 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f rice, chicken in warmer not working, employee placed them on stove, reached 165f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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

22-43-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mgr washed and rinsed pot to put food to heat up, explained to him

22-45-4

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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for a long time, since open **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf by hand sink

02D-01-5

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution, mgr changed it **Corrected On-Site**

16-05-4

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.

50-04-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 108f water for spoon dips, warmer not working, employee placed placed it on stove, 165f **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under warmer

36-73-4

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

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. No proof of employee training provided at inspection **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Radio stored in hand wash sink, radio was removed from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine.

How does Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine 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 Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Jamaica Caribbean Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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