JAMROCK CARIBBEAN AND AMERICAN CUISINE
8943 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904.619.8916
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. Person in Charge states license has been paid. Inspector called DDM and found that license fees have been paid but monies have not applied yet.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023016698 | Dec 1, 2022 | Jun 27, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage room, can of stainless steel cleaner stored next to single service items. Operator moved cleaner to restroom cabinet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At cook line area, milk in reach-in cooler opened 2 days prior per owner, not dated. Operator dated milk.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has one certificate from unapproved supplier, ServSafe only.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In storage room, jacket stored on single service bags. Operator stated jacket was left by customer, moved to proper storage.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. In men's restroom, urinal has plastic over fixture. Operator stated flush valve not working properly. Operator has had plumber out, waiting on part.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen, shelves in double door reach-in cooler have rust.
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, rice (111F - Hot Holding) in rice holding unit. Person in Charge stated rice placed in service 2.5 hours earlier.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, utensils in handwash sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom, no paper towels.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage room, chest reach-in freezer has ice build up.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen, light over triple sink missing cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, interior walls in double door reach-in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen, shelves in double door reach-in cooler have rust.
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Operator may email copy of employee training certificate to inspector and no onsite callback will be needed.
May 20, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Operator may email copy of employee training certificate to inspector and no onsite callback will be needed.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen steam table, stew chicken (122F - Hot Holding). Operator moved to stove top, reheated to 183F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom, no paper towels. Operator supplied during inspection.
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. One employee present hired over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Operator may email copy of employee training certificate to inspector and no onsite callback will be needed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in employee unisex restroom. Employee purchased during inspection.
Food stored on floor. In storage room near ladies restroom, case of bottle water on floor. Operator moved to rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen reach-in cooler, gaskets and handles soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. Operator stated hoods scheduled to be cleaned next Monday.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen double door reach-in cooler, shelves soiled/rusted.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area, no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler, multiple foods prepared yesterday not dated.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 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 written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer in storage room. Operator states he will defrost today.
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. Person in Charge states license has been paid. Inspector called DDM and found that license fees have been paid but monies have not applied yet.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf near grill, WD40 and glass cleaner stored with dried rice and potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly.
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 written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing chicken in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in bar. Water moved and stored correctly.
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.