JAMAICA KITCHEN
8736 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331733512
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 13
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antacid stored next to bottles of spices on shelf above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed heavily dented can of oyster sauce on shelf near back door.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 30+ live flies flying and landing inside two large containers of onions and landing inside one container of potatoes in back prep area. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored directly inside non food grade bag in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach spray for household use on shelf in back prep area.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed ginger inside walk in cooler.
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 beef inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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 cooked beef, curry sauce, cooked fish, and cow feet all dated 8/20, over 7 days inside 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 cooked beef, curry sauce, cooked fish, and cow feet all dated 8/20, over 7 days inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed 30+ live flies flying and landing inside two large containers of onions and potatoes in back prep area.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (94F – Hot Holding); red bean soup (91F – Hot Holding) on top of stove and plantains (112F – Hot Holding); cooked pork (95F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (94F – Hot Holding) inside of oven. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Lysol stored next to cans of spam on shelf next to walk in cooler.
Basic 8
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 dusty in kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in cooler across cook line and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4Basic – Insect sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed roach glue trap on top of dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler.
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty next to hood. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.