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JAHITI CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Based on 9 health inspections, JAHITI CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in SEFFNER has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Florida, 33584
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509385

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13508072

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Warmer still in front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505850

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **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. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager kept door closed. Manager Stated door was left open for a long time with food delivery this morning. Suggested getting cooler flaps to protect unit from hot air rushing in. Ambient temp was at 50f. Manager called for service on unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Cooked Oxtail, 45F; cooked beans, 44F; Cooked spicy cabbage, 45F; Butter, 47F; Cut Raw cabbage, 46F; Raw chicken leg quarters, 46F; Shredded Cheddar jack, 45F; Cooked goat, 46F; Cooked mixed vegetables, 45F. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler 45F. Spoke with owner, stated walk in cooler repair scheduled for this afternoon, 8/29/25 Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Warmer still in front counter area. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail and cooked beans in walk in cooler not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared on site with no date mark. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916709

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly flying around prep area. Manager turned on fly light and fly was eradicated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager kept door closed. Manager Stated door was left open for a long time with food delivery this morning. Suggested getting cooler flaps to protect unit from hot air rushing in. Ambient temp was at 50f. Manager called for service on unit Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put tissue by sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen Warning
  • 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. Cooked oxtail and cooked beans in walk in cooler not dated Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714412

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil and vinegar on floor in storage. Manager got oof of floor Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713891

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740283

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw (44F - Cold Holding). Manager calling for service on unit. Will move items to other cooler Warning
  • 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. Cooked goat and oxtail in reach in cooler not dated Warning

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523421

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in cooler damaged. Rusted racks in walk in cooler as well
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles pf cleaners on shelving next to paper towels and straws. Discussed proper storage with manager
  • 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 to operator to print **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink liquid not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361765

  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • 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.
  • 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. For some employees