WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA
13910 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33635
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
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over salted codfish and raw fish and walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw eggs to an approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw snapper thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging in front line reach in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM. Both items were cooled inside deep hotel pans at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jamaican beef patty 59°F at 2:43 PM placed on food runner station at 2:28 PM – cooled to 46°F at 3:27 PM. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Cow heel soup 116°F at 2:45 PM reheated to 167°F at 3:01 PM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to a bag of onions in kitchen prep area. Operator relocated spray bottle to an approval location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A plan has been provided to the operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM. Both items were cooled inside deep hotel pans at room temperature.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler not dated. Operator added date to all items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
06-09-1Basic – 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. Raw snapper thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging in front line reach in cooler.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located inside restroom in private dining room. Operator posted sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:27 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.