MAAM'S JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1514 IVES DAIRY RD, Miami FL 33179
Last inspected Jul 16, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods hot held at less than 135° F; cooked oxtails(122F - Hot Holding); brown stew chicken (129F - Hot Holding) All were located on shelf next to stove.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed prep shelves with rust.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various cooked foods stored in reach in cooler not date marked. All were prepared onsite more than 24 hours ago.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed 2 gas cans stored in dry storage area.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed one bathroom located in establishment. Bathroom door is locked with sign that says "No Public Restrooms". Advised that all bathroom facilities shall provide easy and convenient access to both customers and employees.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves and in reach in freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease buildup and interior of heat cabinet (front counter) soiled with accumulated food debris.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Located at 3 compartment sink.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container and container lid cracked or broken.
Interior of heat cabinet has accumulation of food debris.
Observed reach in freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located under prep table.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located under prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil and various canned foods being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee Food handlers training expired as of 2/28/20.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Garry Hanson 5/15/17 trained through Prometric expired as of 5/15/22.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee Food handlers training expired as of 2/28/20.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 64°F.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.