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JENNY'S CARIBBEAN BISTRO

3990 SW 40 AVE, West Park FL 33023 · 786-487-1009

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1610215
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler- Cooked Pasta (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today.. See Stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015048359Oct 15, 2015Feb 15, 2016$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in need of deep cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in upright freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed doors and exterior of oven with buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler- Cooked Pasta (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today.. See Stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler- Cooked Pasta (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today.. See Stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of cold foods products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer in front of walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of of cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in 1 ceiling tile in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cases of water stored on floor in storage room. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water in kitchen. Manager stored under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.