Jacksonville, Duval County

TASTE OF JAMAICA

5711 BOWDEN RD STE 6, Jacksonville, FL 32216

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 5, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24278291

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer with torn gasket

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23920311

High Priority - 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

11-26-1

Detail 23920310

Intermediate - 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

36-34-5

Detail 23920313

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area with dust build up

13-03-4

Detail 23920312

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23646201

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still the same. Operator left information at home and will bring email to me Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23646202

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still the same. Operator left information at home and will bring email to me Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23481980

Intermediate - 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 Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23481981

Intermediate - 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 Warning

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23148136

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright double door reach in cooler with torn gasket on left door in back kitchen area

08B-38-4

Detail 23148135

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 22689922

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22265508

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22265507

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 22265509

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at hand wash sink

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21690020

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21690022

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 21690024

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women restroom door hinge broken

36-36-4

Detail 21690021

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over far end of walk in cooler on left side near back door where pipe is running up into ceiling area Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21690026

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen with dust build up

13-03-4

Detail 21690023

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21690025

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep table. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 21511138

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over far end of walk in cooler on left side near back door where pipe is running up into ceiling area

36-03-4

Detail 21511137

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dry storage equipment rack in kitchen next to ware washing area

31B-04-4

Detail 21511136

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand wash sink. Manager provided and posted Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21511135

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Outside back door of restaurant. Manager closed lid Corrected On-Site