TASTE OF JAMAICA CUISINE
614 SW BAYSHORE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34983 · 7722372605
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 and printed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs raw over sauce front cooler, manager placed on bottom
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in cooler, manager cleaned up and sanitized area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table, manager moved
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Multiple items in coolers
Food stored on floor. Plantains case
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer on second floor
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over vegetables
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish patty 100f hot holding, advised to reheat been out less then 1 hour 2nd temperature 173f hot reheating
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bulk pans
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in sandwich unit in kitchen, reach in household refrigerator in kitchen both temping at about 66-72 ambient. Do not store any potential hazards foods in these coolers until it is at 41f or below.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salt fish and tofu
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salt fish 65f cold holding, tofu 64f cold holding, left from yesterday, liver 70f cold holding, curry goat 70f cold holding, from upstairs cooler this am advised to rapid chill
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato pudding
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in sandwich unit in kitchen, reach in household refrigerator in kitchen both temping at about 66-72 ambient. Do not store any potential hazards foods in these coolers until it is at 41f or below.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salt fish fritters 120f hot holding advised to reheat. Reheated salt fish fritters 171f reheat
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Pineapple juice. Pulled off shelf
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. All juices
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Near dish area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over bottles drinks, raw chicken over vegetables
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 60-75f cold holding had out about 1 hour advised to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 115-130f hot holding less then 1 hour holding, advised to rapid heat
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 and printed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in upstairs storage area
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.