IRIE I JAMAICAN AMERICAN CAFE
3559 FOWLER STREET, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239.464.9255
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on outside wall of walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018008541 | Jan 16, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open half gallon of buttermilk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit at establishment.
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. Observed food employee reporting agreement document incomplete. Operator completed the food employee reporting agreement form.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the foodhandler training certificate not completed with the issue date and no expiration date. Operator corrected the mistake.
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed hot side of handwash sink at front counter lacking water pressure.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at prep table. Operator labeled the food items.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice 44F cold hold, stew 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked bananas 129F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element and added more hot water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease. Fryer baskets.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No hot running water at right side three-compartment sink.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side at front service handwash sink.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator printed and signed form.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Stored food not covered. Observed quarter of pumpkin as stored uncovered. Operator wrapped pumpkin in plastic wrap.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid of bulk rice container.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on outside wall of walk in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid of bulk rice container.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk container of pasta in walk in cooler as uncovered. Operator covered item.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved item to reach in freezer unit for proper storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on stainless steel reach in cooler in kitchen.
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.