YAH SUH NICE JAMAICAN CUISINE

Name: YAH SUH NICE JAMAICAN CUISINE
Address: 5111 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 2, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32217, US
Rating: 51.7

5111 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 2, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217

License #2616146

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

51.7 Grade F / 100

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October 6, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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YAH SUH NICE JAMAICAN CUISINE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 10 critical, 6 major, 29 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 6, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves with food storage in kitchen.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape utilized to repair bulk rice container. Person in charge states has ordered another.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in office.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed three egg sacs in non food storage closet shelves off of main kitchen leading to exterior door.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under exterior door off of closet connecting kitchen to exterior.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining fried plantains.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles with pieces on floor in back kitchen around pipes near walk in cooler. Floor with areas chipped, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Porous tiles observed in back kitchen with staining.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw meats stored on table over bottled beverages stored on shelf below table.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulated.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed )
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fried chicken in kitchen for personal use per Person In Charge then placed in container and placed in walk in cooler together with restaurant food. Item not marked or adequately separated.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water 82°. 90°.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Roll of Single service cups on floor in storage. Moved by manager.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Uncovered Prepped vegetables in walk in cooler.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken : 85°. 85°. 86. On kitchen counter. Cooked chicken 89° 89°. 88° on top shelf of range. Cooked cabbage 97° in rear prep area near Three compartment sink. Cooked beef 87°. in rear prep area near Three compartment sink. Cooked beef 75° in rear prep area near Three compartment sink. Per Person In Charge. All items made about 12:30. Items moved to walk in cooler for cooling.
[51-16-7] 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/. Double burner propane stove in rear kitchen.