FLAVORS OF JAMAICA
2795 OLD WINTER GARDEN RD, Ocoee FL 34761 · 407.347.7449
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated chicken pulled from freezer over 2 hours at 57f. Corrective action, chef cooked chicken.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The bottom oft the inside of coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator marked chicken and beef prepared onsite for 24 hours.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard from underneath sugar on shelf in dry storage.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed book bag on shelf with season for the restaurant in dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and back of kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of container with Utensil in water of 102f on prep table in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table.
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. Juices in lobby cooler made on site missing date, and address.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen in front of prep table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter tested at 0ppm. Operator remade bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Berf patties and salad marked for 6hrs not 4. Educated operator on time control
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. king Fish (90F - Hot Holding) fish, (122F - Hot Holding) both in steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at warewashing area blocked by pots and pans
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled container of water at handsink -Food debris in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom and left bathroom door for customers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Little brown cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. -Chest freezer in Storage area. Chipped on inside rim -Gasket in clear door cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and in kitchen
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood system
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. Juices in lobby cooler made on site missing date, and address.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -exterior of several seasoning Containers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Bottom interior of reach in cooler by entry way to kitchen Food debris, -Bottom interior of Middle freezer and end freezer in back area.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made on 3/17/25
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. Cakes sliced and portioned in to go containers at front counter for customer grab and go. Juices in stand up cooler for customers to grab and go doesn't have correct label. Plastic wrapped cheese wedges in customer stand up cooler. Missing item name, address for packaging location and date. Per person in charge, juices are packaged at Flavors of Jamaica 2098 E. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, 34743 license 5911107. Cakes are made on-site by a person that comes in to kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10pm chlorine sanitizing bucket at front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
May 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
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/. Employee restroom by kitchen back exit has been remodeled into a prep area, per approved plan review HQ-22-950. Toilet and sink removed. Added Prep table with slicer. Wall mounted chopper. Employee using cutting on table to cut plantains. No hand sink within the prep room
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made on 3/17/25
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. Cakes sliced and portioned in to go containers at front counter for customer grab and go. Juices in stand up cooler for customers to grab and go doesn't have correct label. Plastic wrapped cheese wedges in customer stand up cooler. Missing item name, address for packaging location and date. Per person in charge, juices are packaged at Flavors of Jamaica 2098 E. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, 34743 license 5911107. Cakes are made on-site by a person that comes in to kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10pm chlorine sanitizing bucket at front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carrots and onions blanched/cooked with boiling vinegar at 5am and left on prep table in kitchen. Item is 64f degrees at 12:15pm
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee rinsed hands in sink in kitchen with cold water only. No soap or hot water used for hand washing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated chicken pulled from freezer over 2 hours at 57f. Corrective action, chef cooked chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reno Temperatures at steam table by kitchen entrance, food items 80-111f for fishes and cooked yams. Per person in charge items only in steam for an hour. Corrective action taken to reheat items and hot hold
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by standing cart with chemicals and sanitizing bucket. Hand sink within ware wash area has pipe missing under sink and not able to be used. Per employee hand sink not working for at least 2 days
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
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/. Employee restroom by kitchen back exit has been remodeled into a prep area, per approved plan review HQ-22-950. Toilet and sink removed. Added Prep table with slicer. Wall mounted chopper. Employee using cutting on table to cut plantains. No hand sink within the prep room
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made on 3/17/25
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawing in standing water in ROP packaging, not cut or removed
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. Cakes sliced and portioned in to go containers at front counter for customer grab and go. Juices in stand up cooler for customers to grab and go doesn't have correct label. Plastic wrapped cheese wedges in customer stand up cooler. Missing item name, address for packaging location and date. Per person in charge, juices are packaged at Flavors of Jamaica 2098 E. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, 34743 license 5911107. Cakes are made on-site by a person that comes in to kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe missing under hand sink at ware wash area
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage not washed before cutting
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water Chicken thawing at room temperature
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused fryers outside back kitchen exit
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10pm chlorine sanitizing bucket at front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in sink on front counter. Staff removed.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep room off kitchen
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table in the 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. Pastries at front counter. Lacking date and address.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In all large ingredients bin.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Patties on front counter. Staff placed time mark
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Staff signed at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen at entrance and lower wall near front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornstarch. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3 Large stock pot exterior has buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on top of reach in. Staff turnover pans.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket with white substance. Manager labeled cornstarch.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Patties on front counter. Staff placed time mark
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken (112F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (122F - Hot Holding); oxtails (122F - Hot Holding) goat (122F - Hot Holding); oxtails (119F - Hot Holding); chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Staff took to reheat. Advised to add steam table to time control.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Staff signed at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen at entrance and lower wall near front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornstarch. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3 Large stock pot exterior has buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on top of reach in. Staff turnover pans.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket with white substance. Manager labeled cornstarch.
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.