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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Five live flying insects observed inside MFDV. Also, three live flying insects observed inside van used as food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-6High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. At beginning of inspection, excessive water observed on the ground around the MFDV and water leaking from waste tank at outside piping of the truck. Also, observed leaking from inside pipe at the waste tank. Employees were able to stop leaking during inspection. Operator states water was accidentally left on last night. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (58F/57F – Cold Holding); salmon (54F – Cold Holding); chicken (55F – Cold Holding); curry chicken (50F – Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. All products have been in the same unit overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed beans (58F/57F – Cold Holding); salmon (54F – Cold Holding); chicken (55F – Cold Holding); curry chicken (50F – Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. All products have been in the same unit overnight. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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. No proof of certified food manager for the establishment. Operator states he is signed up for the class to take the exam. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. No proof of any food handler training for three employees all hired over six months. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler is damaged on both sides and has grooves that are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vent on ceiling of MFDV has dust. Floor under the three compartment sink has dirt/debris. Ceiling at stove area is soiled.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of produce stored on the floor in storage van.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach-in refrigerator/freezer across from the stove and on cooling unit in the flip top reach in cooler.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of two buckets of seasonings with heavy soiling and grease.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler/freezer across from the stove has soil residues.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single-service take out containers stored on shelving of outside storage shed. Storage shed has not been approved for storage. Employee moved single-service items to approved storage van. Also, in storage van, take out containers stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of rice and two buckets of seasonings are not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 15, 2026 1:23 PM.
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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.