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JAMAICAN PARADISE GRILL

1927 NANTICOKE CIR, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-212-6821

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4750402
Grade history
JUN 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023018066Feb 16, 2022May 25, 2023$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 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 tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door next to steam table.
Basic/10-20-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. 2 tires on side of MFDV flat. 2 tires on out door smoker grille flat.
Basic/51-36-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2025 · Operator had someone scheduled and they never showed up, Operator is looking for someone else to address the issue soon. Time Extended
Mar 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 55F. Do not use until repaired or can hold cold food at 41F or below.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. 2 tires on side of MFDV flat. 2 tires on out door smoker grille flat.
Basic/51-36-1/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Basic/36-30-4
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled.
Basic/36-10-4
Food stored on floor. Containers of vegetable oil and jerk sauce on floor under prep table.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By service window.
Basic/36-27-5
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no ambient thermometer in standing cooler. Manager stored thermometer in cooler during inspection.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of roasted chicken not date marked in standing cooler. Manager date marked chicken 04-29-24 during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil residue on standing cooler/freezer handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed two flat tires on mobile food unit.
Basic/51-36-1

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.