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JESI CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

6150 S CONGRESS AVE, Lantana FL 33462 · 7817245710

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012660
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw shell eggs not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature, over raw pork in two door refrigerator in kitchen. Operator removed eggs.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021004625Dec 16, 2020Jun 21, 2021$320

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2026 · Same. Time Extended
Jun 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stainless reach in cooler: chicken (47F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm; rice and peas (55F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm; pork (52-57F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm; lalo (cooked spinach) (53F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm Observed in deep covered containers. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stainless reach in cooler: chicken (47F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm; rice and peas (55F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm; pork (52-57F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm; lalo (cooked spinach) (53F - Cooling) at 8:50; cooling since 6/8 at 6pm Observed in deep covered containers. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked spinach at stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless reach in cooler: large batch picklez (shredded cabbage) (52F - Cold holding) Observed in large covered container. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless reach in cooler: large batch picklez (shredded cabbage) (52F - Cold holding) Observed in large covered container. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer in frozen food product in stainless reach in freezer. Inspector thermometer: 13F Operator thermometer: 8F
Intermediate/05-06-4/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor and behind equipment throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Opened Bag of beans in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (120-123F - Hot Holding) fish was cooked one hour ago and heat turned off. Operator turned heat back on to reheat above 165F, for further hot holding. At the end of inspection fish has reached 174F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200ppm+ in prep area. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing stored dishes in sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use spoon not stored with handle above the top of coleslaw, spoon handle touching coleslaw. Cook removed spoon.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw shell eggs not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature, over raw pork in two door refrigerator in kitchen. Operator removed eggs.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime inside two door refrigerator and ninja oven.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Beans and onions stored on floor in kitchen next to back door. Operator moved on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing above back door.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal cell phone stored in a food preparation area, next to microwave. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked goat 48F-50, cooked cow foot 48F-50F, Rice 82F, cooked yesterday. Goat and Cow foot in deep covered containers in reach in cooler. Rice left out on kitchen prep table over night.
High priority/01B-36-5/Warning
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked goat 48F-50, cooked cow foot 48F-50F, Rice 82F, cooked yesterday. Goat and Cow foot in deep covered containers in reach in cooler. Rice left out on kitchen prep table over night. See stop sale
High priority/03D-30-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer container in sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 chest freezers soiled on the outside and soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Vegetables stored on floor in kitchen. Oper placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oxtail stew (126F - Hot Holding) sitting on top the steam table under 2 hours - operator moved to stove to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter mop bucket blocking hand sink - operator moved bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed cell phone from prep surface.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing - above prep table.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Nov 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold holing); cooked vegetables (50F - Cold holding) Operator states not prepared or portioned today, kept overnight in the reach in cooler more than 4 hours. Stop Sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold holing); cooked vegetables (50F - Cold holding) Operator states not prepared or portioned today, kept overnight in the reach in cooler and more than 4 hours. Stop Sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dust pan and mop bucket blocking the hand wash sink. - operator removed and stored correctly.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing - above prep table.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing above oil and salt containers- operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Onion bags and rice bags stored on floor. - operator removed and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Operator needs son to print it for him. Time Extended

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.