EVA'S JAMAICAN KITCHEN
14333 BEACH BLVD STE 22, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904-800-3582
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed raw chicken stored on cutting board on top of trash can. Employee removed and stored properly.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed all employee hand sinks without paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole framing around back door in disrepair.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection report.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in stand alone cooler over ready to eat shredded cheese. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked vegetables (80F - Hot Holding) on steam table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked vegetables held on time control without time mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling bucket with water from employee hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand sink without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked vegetables being held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on vegetables.
Jul 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in container of water at 100F.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide located in back room near warehouse washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables in large pan on top of steam well at 100F. Operator removed and placed in oven.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth under cutting board located in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed prepared on site juices without date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without latest inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed improper thawing of frozen raw chicken placed in sink full of water. Employee turned water on frozen chicken.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains at 90F in steam table. Manager removed and reheated to 180F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed and stored towel properly.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in main stand alone on cook line. Manager properly stored food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook using the cook line handwash sink to fill a pitcher with water
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole on wall in back prep room
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in warm standing water ( 130F) on cook line.
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.