JACMEL CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1000 LEE BLVD STE 301, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 2396000092
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings on top of an unused water heater,operator cleaned up droppings and sanitized area. adjacent to the kitchen area next to the employee bathroom.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024060979 | Oct 23, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2022009123 | Jan 31, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 | $160 |
| 7--2019010173 | Feb 15, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 | $360 |
| 7--2015018540 | Apr 13, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 | $160 |
| 7--2015006187 | Feb 10, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The operator removed the bottle of Tylenol from beside handwashing sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat oxtails in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the oxtails.
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. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. The bag of potatoes was removed from off the floor in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall men's restroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice and black beans. The scooper was removed from containers of rice and black beans.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and vegetable dish in steam table for less than 2 hours at 126F. Operator moved to stove to heat up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring pitcher in hand wash sink on the cookline filled with water sitting in the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to the stove, and handwashing sink near the employee restrooms with no paper towels. Operator placed towels at the sinks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the floor in the secondary prep kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall above the 3 compartment sink, and by the employee restrooms at the hand wash sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in the reach in cooler in the secondary kitchen.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine available.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall is in the process of being repaired under hand sink in the kitchen per operator, observed materials on site..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed build up of food debris on reach in door handle on triple door freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in freezer shelves.
Oct 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand sink in the kitchen next to the employee rest room.
Oct 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings on top of an unused water heater,operator cleaned up droppings and sanitized area. adjacent to the kitchen area next to the employee bathroom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen by bar area with food debris on the blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen on the bar side.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap towels in kitchen on the bar side.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand sink in the kitchen next to the employee rest room.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed seal around the bottom of the fire door in the center dining area damaged and unable to close completely.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of reach in cooler next to triple door stand up freezer in kitchen.
Dec 5, 2023□ 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand wash sink next to mop sink.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Observed operator placed towels in dispenser.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk prepared food stored in reach in freezer prepared over 24 hours according to the operator not properly date marked.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand wash sink next to mop sink.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 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 test kit available yo check chlorine levels ar time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in chest freezer. Operator placed towel by sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk meat products frozen in bus tubs in reach in freezer not date marked at time of preparation before freezing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk oxtail and chicken wings precooked and held more than 24 hours stored in reach in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to bathrooms not self closing.
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.