JAMA BENN JAMA

Name: JAMA BENN JAMA
Address: 10000 NW 138 ST, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 36.7

10000 NW 138 ST, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2337314

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

36.7 Grade F / 100

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April 20, 2026 · 14 findings · 1 critical

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JAMA BENN JAMA in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 96 total violations — 16 critical, 21 major, 59 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed fork and knives not covered
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Manager provided it to the employee.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sugar case of plantains on the floor. Manager removed it from the floor.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath flat- charbroiled grill soiled.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor under three compartment sink
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, beans, rice containers not labeled. Manager labeled it.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in thank you bags.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans made onsite with not date marked. Manager labeled it.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed Propane tank inside of the kitchen area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed In the walk in cooler reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging. As per operator she had recently brought it to thaw in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the fish from the ROP package during the inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on Single use container. Operator removed it and discarded container on site.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraint.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease condensation on the ceiling and walls and around the hood at cook line.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor at cook line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave stored above the steam table heavily soiled with food stains. Observed interior of oven soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled on Reach in cooler located next to the areas table. Observed heavy grease condensation in the hood system. Observed exterior of refrigerating drawers underneath the grill exterior soiled.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the Reach in cooler located next to the areas table.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water dripping from ceiling vents at cook line, not near food or food preparation.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line by the grill.
[03D-30-5] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the walk in cooler cooked beef (47F - Cooling), as per operator cooling since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler cooked beef (47F - Cooling), as per operator cooling since the night before. Instructed operator to discard the food.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink by the steam table. Also observed employees rinsing a wiping cloth inside the hand washing sink by the steam table.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of both oven at cook line soiled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cutting board along the reach in cooler located by the steam table at kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerated drawers underneath-the grill has gasket torn.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven at cook line soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled, microwave is located above the steam table at kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, cooler located next to the steam table at kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing flour not labeled, located on shelf above the prep table at preparation area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walking freezer observed raw beef, raw pork stored in to go/ thank you bags.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler law pork, raw beef stored over ham.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw steak.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed test kits stored in the hws located at prep area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available to wash hand at hws located at preparation area.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink located at cook line.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven soiled, interior of microwave soiled.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over raw pork.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet soiled. Observed reach in coolers, refrigerated drawers, located in the kitchen have door handles soiled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located by the steam table, also the cutting board attached to the prep cooler located by the steam table.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven in the kitchen with old grease buildup. Observed interior of the microwave stored above the steam table soiled.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler located by the steam table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink in the kitchen soiled. Observed hood system has grease buildup.
[21-02-4] Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw steak stored over roasted pork. Manager removed roasted pork and placed on cooked food items shelf.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over beef empanadas.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front station used as storage for utensils and cleaning item. Observed a plate stored in the hand wash sink at kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink in the kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand sink in the kitchen by the steam table.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, in the kitchen.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the establishment.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with marks at preparation area at kitchen.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed packages of water stored on the floor located at walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with pork and chicken stored on the floor located at walk in freezer.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease accumulation in oven located in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored at cook line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Manager relocated products.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at entrance of the kitchen. Manager replenished soap.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked pork made on the previous date with no date marked.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observe at handsink located at the entrance of the kitchen and at kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in the prep area.
[38-11-4] Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. No light In the kitchen area and preparation area.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed plastic containers with pork ribs and whole turkey stored on the floor.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease accumulation in both oven located in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler located in the preparation area, observe hand wash sink in the kitchen soiled, observed heavy grease accumulation between the flat grill and the refrigerated drawers in the kitchen,
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation along the wall in the kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler observed raw shell eggs over ha.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over raw pork.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler underneath the preparation table in the preparation area observed flan (49 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee closed reach in cooler door for a rapid cool.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven soiled, interior of microwave soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large empty can stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the preparation area.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the hand sink located in the kitchen.