TASTE OF JAMAICA CARIBBEAN CUISINE
2346 BEAVER ST, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 904.423.6867
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer closest to rear exit. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on wire rack across from reach in coolers.
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Washed and rinsed only and put utensils to dry, explained to her and she placed them in sanitizer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on shelf above onions in upright cooler, employee rearranged
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mgr placed some
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old oneb
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of bags with to go containers, employee removed it, employee moved it
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mgr placed one
Jul 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mgr washed and rinsed pot to put food to heat up, explained to him
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, mgr changed solution, 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f rice, chicken in warmer not working, employee placed them on stove, reached 165f
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. Emailed one
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. One new employee
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for a long time, since open
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under warmer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 108f water for spoon dips, warmer not working, employee placed placed it on stove, 165f
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution, mgr changed it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf by hand sink
Jul 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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. No proof of employee training provided at inspection
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.