JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE

Name: JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE
Address: 8206 W WATERS AVE #116, TAMPA, FL, 33615, US
Rating: 76.6

8206 W WATERS AVE #116, TAMPA, FL 33615

License #3916377

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76.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.

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[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk carton
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and badge board
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open operating serving to the public same ownership. Owner states in may they will be closing for good.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over vegetables. Employee removed to proper storage
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding beef patties 118F chicken patties 105F employee reheated. 2nd temp 149F

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above produce in double door reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator who relocated items.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of steam bins at serving station. Discussed with operator to replace once soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers in rear prep area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to restroom not self-closing.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler and neighboring white reach-in freezer with build up of food debris.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025. Operator renewed license during inspection. Receipt number 2575118877. License current expired 2-1-2026 verified by inspector.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Shrimp thawed in reach-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator.
[14-17-4] Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach-in cooler next to white reach-in freezer with rusted/pitted shelves.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried plantains (117F - Hot Holding) inside steam well on serving line. Operator heat items back to 165F to hold hot.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling with porous acoustic tile in food prep areas. Not smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed with operator methods for compliance.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door propped open during operation. Dead vermin located under non operational stove.

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