JAMAICA KITCHEN
8736 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331733512
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of mylanta stored on shelf next to container of cinnamon by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
08A-20-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles dusty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler across from cook line and walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled underneath water heater in back area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:32 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.