IRIE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
9319 SE MARICAMP RD, Ocala FL 34472 · 352-292-3540
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the ok line raw beef stored above onions and other vegetables, Manager moved and stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter area, chicken 120F and 128F, per manager food cooked around 11:45, Manager started to reheating the chicken.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, sweet plantains 104F, vegetables 92F, per employee items were heated at 11:00am, Employee will use time and discarded at 3:00pm. Inspector provided a digital copy of the form Time as a public health control form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, pasta no date marked, per employee pasta was cooked 11/01/25, also dairy opened on 11/01/25 no date.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 23, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside cooler at front counter: pasta salad (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the pasta salad has been held inside the unit overnight and has not been removed from the unit cooler today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside cooler at front counter: pasta salad (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the pasta salad has been held inside the unit overnight and has not been removed from the unit cooler today. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of chicken thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Employee turned on cold water on the chicken during this inspection.
Nov 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front buffet oxtail at 125F. Manager advised that items had been there for 2 hours. Manager reheated to 165
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above cove molding next to front hand wash sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 77F
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager for the establishment
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At the cook line, raw chicken above raw vegetables, Operator moved and stored properly, also in freezer, observed peppers stored underneath raw goat, Operator stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, chicken 119F and 112F, Operator increase steam table temperature, items were cooked at 12:00pm.
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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager for the establishment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, fish no date marked, per operator fished was prepared 04/16/24.
Food stored on floor. At the dry storage entrance, oil jug on floor, Operator moved.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and salt not labeled, manager labeled.
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.