JAMAICA HOUSE REST

19555 NW 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 15 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/11/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with plumbing in disrepair, leaking into the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with plumbing in disrepair, leaking into a bucket. **Time Extended**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water under the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed shrimp thawing in room temperature by the cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under prep area with old food debris. Observed in between stoves with the floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed floor under prep area with old food debris. Observed in between stoves with the floor soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pig tail (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef tripe (50F - Cold Holding); beef tripe (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pig tail (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef tripe (50F - Cold Holding); beef tripe (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under prep tables with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed under prep tables with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10817329
2025-04-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 4/10/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By the stove. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under steam table pipes with accumulation of grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with plumbing in disrepair, leaking into the floor. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water under the cook line. Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under prep area with old food debris. Observed in between stoves with the floor soiled. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw animal foods stored in the walk in freezer mixed together. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liver in sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw king fish (53F - Cold Holding); pig feet (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 salt fish and ackee (125F - Hot Holding); curry chicken (121F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 3 hours,as per operator. Operator added more water to the unit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for 2 hours, as per operator. Operator turned up heat in the unit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under prep tables with accumulated grease. Warning
Food Inspector #10814554
2025-04-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 12/20/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the prep area with grooved cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed multiple cutting boards in the prep area with grooved cut marks. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the middle hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the middle hood system. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed brown stew chicken (130F - Hot Holding); king fish fried (90F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 12am last night. Stop sale. **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. Observed kidney (129F - Hot Holding); okra (125F - Hot Holding); akcee (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator reheated items. Observed salt fish fritters (112F - Hot Holding) in the front counter holding unit for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated item. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed brown stew chicken (130F - Hot Holding); king fish fried (90F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 12am last night. Stop sale. **Time Extended**
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), advised operator to add more water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), advised operator to add more water. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-12-20)
2024-12-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 12/18/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the prep area with grooved cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 an employee ice cream tub inside the reach in freezer where juices are being stored. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers in the walk in cooler cracked. Warning
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the middle hood system. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. 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 brown stew chicken (123F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (102F - Hot Holding) stored on the hot holding box since 8pm last night. Stop sale. Observed kidney (129F - Hot Holding); okra (125F - Hot Holding); akcee (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator reheated items. Observed salt fish fritters (112F - Hot Holding) in the front counter holding unit for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated item. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), advised operator to add more water. Warning
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Asked operator to remade bucket. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar. Warning
Health Inspector (2024-12-18)
2024-12-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 7/16/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
13

Inspection Details:

  • 24-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed 6 clean knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler at 60F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 51F. Admin Complaint
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed metal pans wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-75-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter hot holding unit with ambient temperature of 120F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Front counter hot holding unit with ambient temperature of 110F. Admin Complaint
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room floor soiled. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed storage room floor soiled. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (73F - Cooling) cooked from the night before stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cooling); tripe (56F - Cooling); Pigeon peas (53F - Cooling); red beans (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (73F - Cooling) cooked from the night before stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cooling); tripe (56F - Cooling); Pigeon peas (53F - Cooling); red beans (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salt fish (71F - Cold Holding); cow feet (69F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed salt fish (53F-60F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (71F - Cold Holding); cow feet (69F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed salt fish (53F-60F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hotbox stew chicken (110F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours as per operator, items were reheated. Observed fried fish (111F - Hot Holding); saltfish fitters (110F - Hot Holding); king fish (111F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box 2 hours before inspection, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed fried shrimp (98F - Hot Holding); saltfish fitters (101F - Hot Holding); saltfish (101F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box 1 hour before inspection, as per operator. Items were reheated. Admin Complaint
Health Inspector (2024-07-16)
2024-07-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 7/11/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
18

Inspection Details:

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler at 60F. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers cracked in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of cut vegetables in water stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-75-7:Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter hot holding unit with ambient temperature of 120F. Warning
  • 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 handle touching the rice and beans in their containers. Operator stored properly. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons, spatula and tongs stored in standing water of 89F. Operator removed water. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room floor soiled. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (73F - Cooling) cooked from the night before stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (73F - Cooling) cooked from the night before stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 limes with mold like substance stored in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salt fish (71F - Cold Holding); cow feet (69F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (71F - Cold Holding); cow feet (69F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (73F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Repeat Violation 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 in the hotbox stew chicken (110F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours as per operator, items were reheated. Observed fried fish (111F - Hot Holding); saltfish fitters (110F - Hot Holding); king fish (111F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box 2 hours before inspection, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Health Inspector (2024-07-11)
2024-07-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 4/29/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the whole kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the whole kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freeze **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under cookline soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed floor inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under cookline soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed jerk chicken (86F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box over night, as per operator. Observed bammy milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night as per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Evon Barrett with no manager certification. Observed 8 employees in the establishment engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Evon Barrett and Jeanette Murray no manager certification. Observed 5 employees in the establishment engaging in food preparation. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 8 employee with no manager present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: During the time of the callback inspection, no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8620522
2024-04-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 2/27/2024

High Priority
8
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Thought out the whole kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of seasoned raw chicken stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between the wall and prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Front Counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade Front Counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under cookline soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (50F - 55F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (50F - 55F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed packaged slice cakes at the front counter, operator was unable to provide invoice. As per operator, cakes are prepared at a church.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw cow foot touching a black garbage bag in the walk in freezer. Advice operator to get food grade clear bags.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw goat meat touching an orange Home Depot container in the walk in freezer.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed jerk chicken (86F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box over night, as per operator. Observed bammy milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bammy milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night as per operator. Repeat Violation
  • 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 jerk chicken (86F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box over night, as per operator. Operator discarded items. Observed jerk pork (89F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box 1 hour before inspection. Operator reheated items.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Evon Barrett with no manager certification. Observed 8 employees in the establishment engaging in food preparation.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 8 employee with no manager present.
Food Inspector #8462189
2024-02-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 21 total violations (8 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).

Inspection on 8/17/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed standing still water in the kitchen area at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Walk in cooler with no standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Observed standing still water in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8468750
2023-08-17
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/10/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64F. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: At the time of the callback inspection the walk in cooler ambient temperature was 55F and 56F, started to go down to 47F. No food storage was observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 56F. Observed food inside milk 47F, raw shell eggs 56F, sweet plantains 49F stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Walk in cooler: butter 37F. Ambient temperature at 56F, unit is frozen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed standing still water in the kitchen area at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Walk in cooler with no standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Still observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8466567
2023-08-10
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 8/8/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64F. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: At the time of the callback inspection the walk in cooler ambient temperature was 55F and 56F, started to go down to 47F. No food storage was observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 56F. Observed food inside milk 47F, raw shell eggs 56F, sweet plantains 49F stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed standing still water in the kitchen area at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Still observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection shelves are still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Walk in cooler shelves are soiled. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8464976
2023-08-08
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/5/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64F. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: At the time of the callback inspection the walk in cooler ambient temperature was 55F and 56F, started to go down to 47F. No food storage was observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection shelves are still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8463883
2023-08-05
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/4/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection ambient temperature of the walk in cooler is 64°F. Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection standing still water is still observed in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection shelves are still soiled **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Stop sale was issued due to temperature control, walk-in cooler temperatures were jerk pork 69°Fblack bean 53°Fjerk chicken 63°F of cold holding unit. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs of being cooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection walk-in cooler temperatures were jerk pork 69, black bean 53, jerk chicken 63 of cold holding unit. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried shrimp (104F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding); codfish (105F - Hot Holding); fritas (123F - Hot Holding) located in the front counter warmer. As per operator placed for more than 4hrs. Also observed in the steam table beef (128F - Hot Holding); pepper steak mix (126F - Hot Holding); hominy (113F - Hot Holding); churry chicken (122F - Hot Holding) for more than 4hrs as per operator. Also observed cooked chicken (108F - Hot Holding); codfish (116F/117F - Hot Holding); fish (123F - Hot Holding); 2nd tray fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding) in the kitchen warmer for more than 4 hrs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of the callback inspection hot holding unit warmer temperature was at oxtail 131°F hot holding, 2nd tray oxtail 114°F hot holding , bbq chicken 118°F hot holding. At the front counter hot holding unit fried fish was 113°F, operator put temperature up. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed form to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection no forms where signed or printed. **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. Emailed form to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At the time of callback inspection no forms where printed or signed **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8461828
2023-08-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/2/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8302508
2023-08-02
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/2/2023

High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers inside rice, black beans and red bean containers, in the rice storage room. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed dirty cardboard boxes on top of food prep area. Operator removed card board box from prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 52F. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing still water in the kitchen area, and entering the walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting board. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed prepackaged bammy from Angels with mold like growth and an expiration date of 4/7/23. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs as per operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (64F/63F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); red beans (88F/93F - Cold Holding); bammy milk mixture (57F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sawfish (52F - Cold Holding); milk gallon (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler for more than 4hrs of being cooked. 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 fried shrimp (104F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding); codfish (105F - Hot Holding); fritas (123F - Hot Holding) located in the front counter warmer. As per operator placed for more than 4hrs. Also observed in the steam table beef (128F - Hot Holding); pepper steak mix (126F - Hot Holding); hominy (113F - Hot Holding); churry chicken (122F - Hot Holding) for more than 4hrs as per operator. Also observed cooked chicken (108F - Hot Holding); codfish (116F/117F - Hot Holding); fish (123F - Hot Holding); 2nd tray fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding) in the kitchen warmer for more than 4 hrs. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartments sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Emailed form to operator. 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. Emailed form to operator. Warning
Food Inspector #8380562
2023-08-02
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).