JAHITI CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
720 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-846-4566
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly flying around prep area. Manager turned on fly light and fly was eradicated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and oxtail in cooler
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Light not functioning. Observed lights out in kitchen affecting lighting in prep area
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated dust.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of debris
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager kept door closed. Manager Stated door was left open for a long time with food delivery this morning. Suggested getting cooler flaps to protect unit from hot air rushing in. Ambient temp was at 50f. Manager called for service on unit
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail and cooked beans in walk in cooler not dated
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly flying around prep area. Manager turned on fly light and fly was eradicated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager kept door closed. Manager Stated door was left open for a long time with food delivery this morning. Suggested getting cooler flaps to protect unit from hot air rushing in. Ambient temp was at 50f. Manager called for service on unit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put tissue by sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail and cooked beans in walk in cooler not dated
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Case of oil and vinegar on floor in storage. Manager got oof of floor
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw (44F - Cold Holding). Manager calling for service on unit. Will move items to other cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat and oxtail in reach in cooler not dated
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles pf cleaners on shelving next to paper towels and straws. Discussed proper storage with manager
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 to operator to print
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink liquid not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in cooler damaged. Rusted racks in walk in cooler as well
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
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. For some employees
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
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.