YARDIE JAMAICAN CUISINE
5711 BOWDEN RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 9048201296
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. One pan cooked rice (43-45F - Cooling), stored in upright rice covered with lid and condensation under lid from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep oxtail in upright reach in cooler. Moved by manager. Raw prep chicken feet stored over case of plantains in reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at three compartment sink when unhooked is below the rim flood level.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan cooked rice (43-45F - Cooling), stored in upright rice covered with lid and condensation under lid from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat patties (127-130F - Hot Holding), stored in warmer on front counter approximately 40 mins ago for hot holding. Employee reheated to over 165F in oven.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish detergent stored on prep table next to in use cutting board. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on bib with attached hose in storage closet
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. One pan cooked rice (43-45F - Cooling), stored in upright rice covered with lid and condensation under lid from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at men's restroom in dining area
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. Operator has 2 total employees and only 1 with no proof of written agreement. Provided form and employee completed
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink. Employee provided soap
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near back door kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle stored on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on prep table. Moved by manager. Employee purse stored next to to go containers in walk in storage that is used for drying storage
Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler with torn gasket
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator recently change of ownership under 120 days and was sent license on 3-26-26. Previous ownership was no seating restaurant. New owner has 15 seats. Provided operator with Seating evaluation form and will send form to District office to be entered. Advised operator at license renewal to select seating on line and will pay a difference in fee upon renewal. No call back warning needed as per DDM at District office
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door with gap
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go catering pans not inverted on dry storage shelf. Manager inverted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hunged
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer with torn gasket
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot bib in back storage area located on wall
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. Unable to provide proof of form completed for 3 out for 4 employees total
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area with dust build up
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 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. Operator has total of 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 2 employees with no proof of form
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 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. Operator has total of 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 2 employees with no proof of form
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Upright double door reach in cooler with torn gasket on left door in back kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor. Moved by manager.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired under 60 days with no Employee Health Reporting Agreement form and completed during the inspection.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
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 provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at hand wash sink
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.