FAMOUS JAMAICAN JERK & SEAFOOD
7945 103RD ST UNIT 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed no proof of any approved food handler training for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles around vents in multiple areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout kitchen area. Left over adherent from where cove molding used to be still stuck to wall.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle with lid stored on center prep table next to food items. Person in charge removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through at bottom of door at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed two lids in disrepair on dumpster located at side of establishment.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in uncooked rice with handle in direct contact with product located in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields over two groups of bulbs in kitchen area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster at side of establishment.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of latest inspection.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled gaskets on standing reach in cooler doors on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution stored on ground next to three compartment sink.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden stump used as a prep table next to hand wash sink at far end of cook line. Wood stump is soiled with grease and cracked.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed covered pan of cooked chicken at temperature of 102F stored in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 3.5 hours prior. Cooked chicken (102F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging below flood rim of three compartment sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered pan of cooked chicken at temperature of 102F stored in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 3.5 hours prior. **Warning**
- 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 ox tail and cooked cabbage with temperatures of 98-105F stored on top shelf above fryer station. Person in charge stated it was supposed to be held hot after being cooked. Multiple cooked chicken items and cooked ox tail with temperatures of 98-126F stored in steam table. Person in charge stated all food items were cooked 3 hours prior and moved all food items to 350F oven for reheating. Cooked chicken items, cooked ox tail (98-126F - Hot Holding); Cooked ox tail, cooked cabbage (98-105F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of milk with no date marking stored in standing reach in cooler across from cook line. Person in charge stated it was opened 3 days prior.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at far end of cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed no proof of any approved food handler training for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves above three compartment sink with clean dishes stored on top.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser in disrepair and unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink at far end of cook line. Soap container had to be completely removed to dispense any soap and placed back before leaking on to ground.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid on dumpster next to establishment open.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling and around vents in kitchen area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on ice machine ledge above food items on steam table. Person in charge moved immediate items. Person in charge instructed employees to dispose of employee items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door with light exposed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed pan of raw beef stored on floor under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to ice machine.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in sugar with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on hood filters above stove area. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of raw beef stored on floor person in charge indicated was pulled to thaw in early am. Person in charge moved beef reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored next to ice machine with moisture not inverted. Person in charge moved mop to mop sink and stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food contact surface in kitchen area. Person in charge moved wiping cloth to designated location. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pan of cooked chicken temped at 75 and then 73F an hour later. Person in charge placed chicken in reach in freezer. Chicken cooling, chicken retemp (75, 73F) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects around cabbage and raw chicken in kitchen area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license on 6/1/2024. Person in charge updated on site and before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored next to food items with yellowish liquid. Person in charge stated it was degreaser. Person in charge labeled the bottle and moved to appropriate area for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no plan for clean up in vomiting or diarrheal event. Person in charge was provided proper documentation.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored in front of only designated hand wash sink in kitchen area. Person in charge made accessible by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. Observed two employees working in kitchen with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks stored in office room.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).