FRESH AND NICE JAMAICAN CUISINE
817 NW 54 ST, Miami FL 33127
Last inspected Mar 20, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage near front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall near back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan located next to microwave soiled. Observe reach in cooler gasket soiled located across cook line.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to reach in freezer in prep area with soiled residue inside.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal supplements and vitamins on top of prep table located across the cook line. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage near front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles cracked near cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a can of cooking oil on floor near cook line. Operator removed from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall near back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan located next to microwave soiled. Observe reach in cooler gasket soiled located across cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to reach in freezer in prep area with soiled residue inside.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth used to wipe of kitchen knife. Operator discarded cloth and washed, rinsed, and sanitized knife.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside seasoning bin. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile located at the front counter with water damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked / missing floor tiles at the cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container near seasoning bin broken. Operator discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near back exit with damage/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two white rotating fans in the kitchen area soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board. Operator removed immediately.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting board near prep line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across prep table with soiled interior.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored inside sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable near cook line.
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Floyd Shaw working at establishment for over a year with no food handler certificate.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar and flour bin used to scoop product. Operator removed immediately.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable near 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.