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JUDITH JAMAICAN KITCHEN

12080 JAPANESE MAPLE ST, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-509-9121

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeTemporary Event Vendor
Licence2614184
Grade history
MAY 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (104-114F - Hot Holding) food items held on a steam table per employee the top heating element is in disrepair. Manager reheated chicken (174F - Hot Holding) during inspection
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 800 WATER STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of rolling black cart on prep line. Employee moved tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 800 WATER STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on counter with clean utensils. Manager moved spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooler drawer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black debris on cooler drawer gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 800 WATER STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer drawer
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on freezer drawers and walk in cooler gasket
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 800 WATER STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Napkin used to cover Lettuce, manager removed napkins
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powered substance stored in clear container, manager labeled container
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 800 WATER STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with debris, employee cleaned ice chute during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Unwrapped Apple stored in basket near register with bananas and oranges
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear bin used to store clean dishes, employee discarded broken container
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 800 WATER STREET, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (104-114F - Hot Holding) food items held on a steam table per employee the top heating element is in disrepair. Manager reheated chicken (174F - Hot Holding) during inspection
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. No proof provided, establishment have blank copies. Employees signed form during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked blue Ice bin
Basic/14-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease build up on fryer
Basic/22-08-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts at customer self service area
Basic/02D-03-4

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.