JAM BROS CARIBBEAN CUISINE
8340 Merchants Gate Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32222
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed large white container stored on ground outside food truck employee stated was used to dispose of wastewater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At callback observed white container on ground behind truck by white brick wall used for waste water. Employee called owner of truck and inspector notified owner of waste water disposal requirements. Admin Complaint
- 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 state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At callback observed no state approved food handler training. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1: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. Observed no employee reporting agreements for any employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At callback observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed; grooved cutting board at flip top cooler next to cook line. Grooved cutting board stored in three compartment sink.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee preparing food items with no hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor under three compartment sink. Employee moved chicken to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in flip top cooler next to cook line. Employee removed bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee prepping raw chicken change to handling cooked food items after changing gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper handwashing procedures before employee contaminated any ready to eat foods.
- 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 inside vehicle during time of inspection.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insect land on raw chicken thigh and leg.
- 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 container of cooked ox tail on stove top at temperature of 92F. Employee stated ox tail was cooked 3 hours prior and is used as back up for steam well. Employee turned stove top on to reheat ox tail to minimum temperature of 165F. Cooked Ox tail (92F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan and scoop stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed large white container stored on ground outside food truck employee stated was used to dispose of wastewater. Warning
- 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 state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning
- 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. Observed no employee reporting agreements for any employees. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: No proof of certified food manager could be provided. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Container of rice in floor. Both items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Side door is damaged. Screen for side window is damaged. Operator states that this window stays closed until repair can be made. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-04-4: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. License number not on outside of vehicle.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers/hoses used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray trash container used for the storage of rice. Green garden hose used for filling clean water tank. Operator states he will obtain food grade items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white cutting boards near flip top cooler.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for vehicle. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).