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WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA

WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA located in TAMPA has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522606

  • 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: LP tanks remain in back hall way **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512143

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3-compartment sink sanitizer that tested at 100ppm. Discussed with operator that they cannot sanitize their dishes in the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Chlorine not at proper ppm. Presently 0ppm attempted correction multiple times, unable to correct during inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: LP tanks remain in back hall way **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903646

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with old food debris. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting in dish pit grooved and stained. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal containers. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in white bucket in dish area next to dish area. Employee placed container of fish in walkin cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm at 3-compartment sink. Operator discarded, refilled, and tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription Ibuprofen stored on prep table adjacent to cook line stove. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3-compartment sink sanitizer that tested at 100ppm. Discussed with operator that they cannot sanitize their dishes in the dish machine. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (53 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (53 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with degreaser stored on shelf above 3-compartment sink. Warning
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler.

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769524

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764260

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Yshwair and Freddie. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854527

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working on cook line. Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all the handwash sinks at the entire establishment. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: cooked chicken 47 F, cooked black bean 48 F, raw beef 48 F, raw chicken 47 F. Operator starts moving food items to reach-in coolers and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at the entire establishment. Ran hot water approximately 5 minutes in all sinks, three-compartment sink temped 65 F, mop sink temped 67 F, and handwash sinks temped 63-65 F, handwash sink at bar has no running hot water at all. 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. Yshwair and Freddie. 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. 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 stews, jerk chicken and cook black beans in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851659

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656716

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee on cook line. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/food debris. At wait station. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. In kitchen, at front bar and wait station at party room. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A large container of raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. 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 - Cold Holding: cooked goat 52 F, cooked chicken 51 F, cooked bean 52 F, raw chicken 51 F. Operator placed ice bags on time/temperature control for safety food and contacted the refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 in walk-in cooler. Warning