JAM ROCK CUISINE
12560 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305-598-7625
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment at the time of the inspection, water temperature at approximately 85°F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at rear reach in freezers raw oxtails stored over raw fish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants discarded inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bucket of seasoning at prep table.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of rice. Operator removed.
Jul 22, 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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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 84F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ackee (122F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 87° F on preparation table at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit next to 3 compartment sink.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at rear reach in freezers raw oxtails stored over raw fish.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at rear reach in freezers raw oxtails stored over raw fish.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Shereena Chang 3/10/2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in coolers at cook line as well as at standing cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator began to place date labels.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line stored in standing water of 87F. Chef placed onto stove to reheat.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at rear of kitchen next to three compartment sink.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in kitchen unit.
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 for Maurice C,Hyacinth W, Denis H. As per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked jerk chicken located in the prep reach in cooler.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment at the time of the inspection, water temperature at approximately 85°F.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour from bulk bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rice scoop handle broken.
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.