UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC
10686 SW 186 LANE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754358
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted at warewashing area. Employee placed pots properly. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom with trash can without lid.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall near drain by prep sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at triple glass door reach in cooler and triple door reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of triple glass door reach in cooler soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at preparation table soiled.
- 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 chicken 112F hot holding at steam table. Employee placed product in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Beverley Jeffries manager certification expired on 8-3-24. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed carbon buildup on pots a warewashing area. Observed soiled knife magnet at preparation area.
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen area and dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: At time of callback inspection observed waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ice cream chest freezer at front line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: At time of callback inspection observed ice buildup at ice cream chest freezer at front line. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink and preparation sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: At time of callback inspection observed observed wall wall behind 3 compartment sink and preparation sink area. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/10/2025
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen area and dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ice cream chest freezer at front line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled basketball throughout teach in freezers and reach in cooler units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink and preparation sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Beverly Jeffries expired on 083/2024 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: At time of callback inspection manager is in the process of renewing the certificate. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/6/2025
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Manager Training for Veberley Jeffries working for over 30 with no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: At time of callback inspection observed Beverly Jeffries Food Manager Certificate expired 08/03/2024 **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/6/2025
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen area and dining room.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ice cream chest freezer at front line.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packed juice at front reach in cooler unit, as per chef sorrel and beat juice. Establishment was coached in correct labeling procedures for in house produced food. Establishment was informed not to sell any more juices until proper labeling are on the containers.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled basketball throughout teach in freezers and reach in cooler units at kitchen area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler unit across from cook line.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink and preparation sink area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certificate for Beverly Jeffries expired on 083/2024
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed packed juice at front reach in cooler unit, as per chef sorrel and beat juice and not warning label according to the law. Establishment was coached in correct labeling procedures for in house produced food. Establishment was informed not to sell any more juices until proper labeling are on the containers.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food (ox tail, curry goat, curry chicken )containers not labeled at reach in cooler across from cook line, as per manager food prepared two days ago. Chef labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517614
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled, located at cook line. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee going from back kitchen to front counter touching partition door then handling food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. In the oven at cook line observed cooked cabbage (99F - Hot Holding), as per cook stored in the oven for less than 2 hours, employee reheated food to 205F on site. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Manager Training for Veberley Jeffries working for over 30 with no proof of training. 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. Employees working for over 60 days with no proof of Training for Emely Fowler, Twyana Pow. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink located at ware washing area, employee refilled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 10/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378777
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven handles soiled, oven located in the cooking line.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. large plastic food container cracked, stored with other containers in front of the oven in the cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in the storage area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, oven located in the cook line area.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a shopping cart, green chair, unused oven stored in the food storage area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Inspection Date: 7/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8228397
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
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Phone: (305) 964-7305
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(142 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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