JAMAICA KITCHEN
8736 SW 72 ST, MIAMI, FL 331733512
License #2322885
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →JAMAICA KITCHEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 11 critical, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 17, 2025 shows 14 observation rows: 7 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of mylanta stored on shelf next to container of cinnamon by walk in cooler.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed brown stew gravy date marked 10/30, split pea soup date marked 11/5, gungo date marked 11/7, curry sauce and curry gravy date marked 11/8 inside of walk in cooler.
- [22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles dusty in kitchen area.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (100F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (100F - Hot Holding) inside oven, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator turned on oven to reheat products.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled underneath water heater in back area.
- [01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed brown stew gravy date marked 10/30, split pea soup date marked 11/5, gungo date marked 11/7, curry sauce and curry gravy date marked 11/8 inside of walk in cooler.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork tails inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to be cooked.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler across from cook line and walk in cooler door.
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