FAMOUS JAMAICAN JERK & SEAFOOD
7945 103RD ST UNIT 1, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
License #2614350
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →FAMOUS JAMAICAN JERK & SEAFOOD in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.3 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 February 10, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 37 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 30 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 10, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 3 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple raw food items thawing at room temperature next to hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge moved food items to reach in cooler.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse off carrots in hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector educated employee the single use for hand wash sinks.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Person in charge had license updated by end of inspection.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored under three compartment sink.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor by hand wash sink on cook line.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at temperatures of 52F by hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was to be thawed and placed in reach in cooler nearby an hour prior. Raw chicken was placed in reach in cooler. Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles around vents in kitchen.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on main prep table.
- [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 sets of lights with no protective coverings.
- [12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 1 employee rinse soiled hands in three compartment sink. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom left hand corner of rear exit door of kitchen.
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FAMOUS JAMAICAN JERK & SEAFOOD has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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