ACKEE TREE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
2121 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33311 · 770-771-8464
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - beef (115-116F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding for less than an hour. Operator removed and placed back on stovetop to reheat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021057995 | Nov 2, 2021 | Jun 8, 2022 | $360 |
| 2--2022008349 | Jan 19, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen used to store a metal lid. Operator removed items from handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on the floor near the triple sink. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, Cowsfeet, White rice, etc. all made 25-36 hours prior, no date marks.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage on prep table. Operator relocated.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. A case of butter beans stored directly on the floor. 2. Bucket of pork stored directly on the floor. 3. Jug of shortening stored directly on the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with food in the cold holding beans. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line, utensils in 85°F water. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter cold holding unit.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottles of ginger beer in upright freezer, on top of food. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator replaced. Tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 200 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to maximum allowed 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple items in hand washing sink. Knife, towel, green scrubby, stainless steel scrubber. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken, marinated goat. Both 24-36 hours. Operator provided date marks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license paid, not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed dry goods delivery (per invoice attached) from 2 days prior still on the floor. Shortening, seasoning, etc. operator relocated to shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test strips available.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Only incorrect 'PH' test strips available. Operator needs 'CHLORINE' test strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oxtail, chicken, rice and beans, etc. all per operator, 36 hours or more. Operator date marked all.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed primary heavy white cutting board deeply soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator needs both Quaternary and Chlorine test strips.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no door closer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of rear kitchen door.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restroom. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers with no date marks. Per operator more than 24 hours.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris buildup under/ behind fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed frozen blood in bottom of Meat freezer.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - beef (115-116F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding for less than an hour. Operator removed and placed back on stovetop to reheat.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Back storage room.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored on bathroom floor. Operator removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.