JAYS JAMAICAN CUISINES
JAYS JAMAICAN CUISINES located in TAMPA has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
2602 North 50th Street
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540172
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **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. Hot Holding: cooked plantains 120 F, per operator plantains were cooked 30 mins earlier. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jermain Thorpe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **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 chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904503
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl in bulk sugar. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 22 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 3 roach egg sacs under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing fish in metal bowl without cold running water. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 live ants on prep table. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on broom next to trash can. 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. Hot Holding: cooked plantains 120 F, per operator plantains were cooked 30 mins earlier. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large soda container in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jermain Thorpe. 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 chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. Warning