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FLAVORS OF JAMAICA

2098 E OSCEOLA PKWY STE 118, Kissimmee FL 34743 · 4074033028

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911107
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onion temping at 109F and fried fish temping at 112F. Operator placed in warmer to bring up temperature
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack next to three compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on glass door reach in cooler at front counter
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at front counter
Basic/10-08-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One in hood over cookline
Basic/38-07-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans and gaskets in stainless steel reach in cooler next to three compartment sink
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fruit punch, carrot juice, passionfruit, lemonade, various other juices made on site packaged without warning label
Intermediate/02D-12-1/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened liter of soda, milk and several other items in reach in cooler at end of cookline Operator removed
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack next to three compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of flour and container of beans in dry storage containers across from ovens Operator moved so that handle is above food
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan covers Several equipment gaskets throughout
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Operator makes ginger,carrot,peanut punch,sorrel, fruit punch lemonade and passion fruit juices at facility
Intermediate/02D-12-1
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and triple sinks
Basic/24-14-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and green cutting boards at dry dish storage
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of lids for sugar and cornstarch
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onion temping at 109F and fried fish temping at 112F. Operator placed in warmer to bring up temperature
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut cabbage stored in trash bag at glass reach in cooler at front counter
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over ginger at reach in cooler by back door
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out towel in hand washing sink next to steam table
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square container in container of rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Paper towel stored on storage shelf over hanging tongs at prep area
Basic/24-27-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in sink full of water. Operator turned on cold water faucet
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over coconut cream in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tilapia kept on small heating cabinet with temperature of 110F. Snapper kept on steam well at front counter with temperature of 87F. Jerk chicken legs kept on hot box at back kitchen with temperature of123F. Ask employee to reheat to 165F. Because it was close to the 4 hrs mark operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located by three compartment sink blocked by big pots.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.Check thermometer with ice water and thermometer stop on the 50F line.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.Per employee he adds bleach to the soap and then rinses. No use of sanitizer water for the final step.
Basic/16-13-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Around kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage. Not in place
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall dry storage
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets both upright freezer Bottom of upright freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5

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.