DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

IRIE I JAMAICAN AMERICAN CAFE

With 6 inspections documented, IRIE I JAMAICAN AMERICAN CAFE maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3559 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916906

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice 44F cold hold, stew 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked bananas 129F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element and added more hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease. Fryer baskets.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at right side three-compartment sink.
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side at front service handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701531

  • 11-26-1: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. Operator printed and signed form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8756188

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed quarter of pumpkin as stored uncovered. Operator wrapped pumpkin in plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5: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.

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634643

  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid of bulk rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572908

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid of bulk rice container. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk container of pasta in walk in cooler as uncovered. Operator covered item. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on outside wall of walk in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367125

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on stainless steel reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved item to reach in freezer unit for proper storage.