JAM BROS CARIBBEAN CUISINE
8340 MERCHANTS GATE DR · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed; 5 live flying insects on floor under hand wash sink near three compartment sink on truck. 5 live flying insects around doorway of truck. Flying insects observed landing on cutting board on flip top cooler by truck entrance. Nearby rain puddle outside and outside garbage receptacle show readily observable signs of more flying insects. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food debris build up on flip top cooler.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food manager for food truck. Violation issued Administrative Complaint at time of callback conducted on 06/18/2026. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food storage being conducted nearby in white van parked and shed with screen lining top. Person in charge stated Plan Review provided instructions for potential use of white van. Violation issued Administrative Complaint during callback conducted on 06/18/2026. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved food handling certifications for any employee on truck. Violation issued Administrative Complaint at time of callback conducted on 06/18/2026. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food items and single service items stored in white van parked nearby. Person in charge stated Plan Review provided instructions for potential use of white van. Violation issued Administrative Complaint during callback conducted on 06/18/2026. **Repeat Violation**
08B-43-4Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed chest reach in freezer and food items stored in shed outside truck that has sections of only screen along the top near ceiling. Violation issued Administrative Complaint during callback conducted on 06/18/2026. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:15 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.