Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3-compartment sink sanitizer that tested at 100ppm. Discussed with operator that they cannot sanitize their dishes in the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Chlorine not at proper ppm. Presently 0ppm attempted correction multiple times, unable to correct during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm at 3-compartment sink. Operator discarded, refilled, and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription Ibuprofen stored on prep table adjacent to cook line stove. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3-compartment sink sanitizer that tested at 100ppm. Discussed with operator that they cannot sanitize their dishes in the dish machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (53 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (53 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with degreaser stored on shelf above 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting in dish pit grooved and stained. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in white bucket in dish area next to dish area. Employee placed container of fish in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal containers. **Warning**
16-46-4
33
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Yshwair and Freddie. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all the handwash sinks at the entire establishment. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: cooked chicken 47 F, cooked black bean 48 F, raw beef 48 F, raw chicken 47 F. Operator starts moving food items to reach-in coolers and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at the entire establishment. Ran hot water approximately 5 minutes in all sinks, three-compartment sink temped 65 F, mop sink temped 67 F, and handwash sinks temped 63-65 F, handwash sink at bar has no running hot water at all. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. Yshwair and Freddie. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stews, jerk chicken and cook black beans in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working on cook line. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
41
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A large container of raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: cooked goat 52 F, cooked chicken 51 F, cooked bean 52 F, raw chicken 51 F. Operator placed ice bags on time/temperature control for safety food and contacted the refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee on cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/food debris. At wait station. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. In kitchen, at front bar and wait station at party room. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee dried greased gloves with soiled wiping cloth on cook line, then returned to handle food items with the same gloves. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator setup three compartment sink and contact dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. 2 employees has no proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top of the dish machine soiled with debris, **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the end cook line. Under ice machine. Behind coolers at bar. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
47
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cell phone and began touching food. Discussed with management the importance of switching gloves during food preparation.
12A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drainer stored in hand washing sink at bar.
31A-11-4
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.
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. Missing for two employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated maintenance was coming to fix dish machine. Operator had food contact sanitizer for three compartment sink.
16-55-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
45
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked rice 50 F, cooked macaroni 45 F, baked bean 45 F, mashed potato 44 F, raw steak 47 F. Operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to other reach-in cooler, re temped: cooked rice 49 F, cooked macaroni 43 F, baked bean 43 F, mashed potato 43 F, raw steak 44 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator called service company and setup three compartment sink with chlorine at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink covered with a sheet pan at wait station. Operator removed sheet pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
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. 3 of 4 employees have no proof of training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in large reach-in cooler. Cooked ribs and beef brisket in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Men's restroom. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At cook line. Operator replaced batteries then working properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of fry oil stored on floor next to ice machine. 2 bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple case of styrofoam food containers stored on floor by walk-in freezer.
25-05-4
30
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked yellow rice and butter milk. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **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. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator setup three compartment sink at to re sanitizing dishes from dish machine.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm. Sanitizing solution bucket empty. Operator setup three compartment sink with chlorine to manually sanitize Food contact surfaces. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ashley Phillips. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs, salami sandwiches and various items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bags of ice and a bag of bread stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
30
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Dish machine was not setup at time of callback inspection, ran dish machine 2 times, Chlorine tested 0ppm. Discussed with employee to setup three compartment sink for manually sanitize the food equipment. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Julio Rodriguez. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Cooked ribs, sausages and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by dishroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Covered with cardboard. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica.
How does Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica 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 Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica is inspected around four times per year on average.
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