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JAMAICAN JERK CO

2642 MAGUIRE ROAD, Ocoee FL 34734 · 407.395.2420

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5810405
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019034801May 30, 2019Sep 3, 2019$160
4--2017005532Dec 9, 2016Mar 2, 2017$400
4--2015052861Oct 12, 2015Jan 13, 2016$600

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken, rice and peas and white rice in refrigerator over 24 hours not date marked.
High priority/02C-01-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items in several coolers directly touching non food grade bags
High priority/14-31-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice (50-52F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight per operator only. Operator discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (50-52F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight per operator only. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of lids and other single service items on floor in back storage area
Basic/25-05-4
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above ledge by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above ledge by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. jerk chicken (59F - Cold Holding); rice (54-59F - Cold Holding); salad (56-60F - Cold Holding) in reach in refrigerator cooler over 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above ledge by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · 60 days from initial inspection. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. On prep table in kitchen.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temperature. Moved to refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2024Call 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
Show 4 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · 60 days from initial inspection. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. On prep table in kitchen.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temperature. Moved to refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese (125F - Hot Holding); plantain (102F - Hot Holding) jerk chicken (98F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish sink.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78F. On prep table in kitchen.
Basic/10-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temperature. Moved to refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.manager replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Mens
Basic/32-22-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.manager replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Mens
Basic/32-22-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. At entrance to kitchen and on front counter next to soda fountain.
Basic/36-24-5

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.