JAM BROS CARIBBEAN CUISINE

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 live flying insects inside food truck. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; raw ribs at temperatures of 68-91F stored next to smoker. Person in charge stated the ribs were being staged and placed them on smoker. Raw chicken at temperatures of 68-81F stored next to three compartment sink. Person in charge stated chicken was seasoned and supposed to be placed in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed chicken in reach in cooler. Raw ribs, raw chicken (68-91F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 109-120F stored under steam tables and in hot holding unit near rear exit that exit. Person in charge stated all food items were cooked 2.5-3.0 hours prior. Cooked rice, cooked ox tail, cooked chicken, cooked beans (109-120F - Hot Holding) Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified food manager for truck. Warning

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed piping from waste water tank leaking, causing water to leak on ground outside.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed; establishment utilizing a heater unit near rear exit that has not been added to plans. Establishment utilizing an outdoor shed to store food items, clean equipment, and single service items. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee hired more than 60 days engaging in food preparation with no food handler training.

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed clean equipment and utensils stored in shed outside truck that has sections of only screen along the top near ceiling.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food stored in white van next to food truck. Van has been observed leaving property and food truck operator has been notified in past of proper food storage locations. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed chest reach in freezer and food items stored in shed outside truck that has sections of only screen along the top near ceiling. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal posted on service window expired June 01, 2025.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with uncooked rice near three compartment sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 91-129F stored on cook line. Large container of cooked rice in standing warmer unit. Cooked beans on prep shelf above grill top. Cooked chicken and brown stew in middle steamer unit. Person in charge began rehearing all food items to minimum temperature of 165F on grill top. Cooked rice, cooked beans (91-103F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken, brown stew (121-129F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher being filled in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge removed pitcher from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 2 pans of cut cabbage stored outside on white table by truck entrance. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield for lights above cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of grill top soiled with grease build up.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove green towel from pocket to wipe sweat from arms and face then don gloves to engage in food preparation. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed person in charge unable to turn water pump on for establishment. No access to potable water at hand wash sink or three compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed; 10+ live flying insects on interior of food truck. 10+ live flying insects around clean pans and food items on exterior of food truck. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in soiled soapy water in bucket used for ware washing on exterior of truck. Employee then rinsed hands in soiled water in second bucket with soiled water. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water draining from side of truck through parking lot and into storm drain in parking lot. Storm drain has visible grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water for three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bus tub of clean pans stored outside with no protective covering. Live vermin present. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed only 2 buckets used for ware washing, 1 for wash and 1 for rinse. No sanitizer step for ware washing. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed food items stored inside white van next to truck. Van has been observed leaving proximity of truck and is not part of plans for establishment. Warning

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed box of peppers stored outside on table between wall and truck. Warning

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed dishes being washed in large black buckets on exterior of truck. Warning

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed soiled soapy water for washing dishes in large bucket stored outside. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee prepping raw chicken change to handling cooked food items after changing gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated employee on proper handwashing procedures before employee contaminated any ready to eat foods.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects inside vehicle during time of inspection.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insect land on raw chicken thigh and leg.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cooked ox tail on stove top at temperature of 92F. Employee stated ox tail was cooked 3 hours prior and is used as back up for steam well. Employee turned stove top on to reheat ox tail to minimum temperature of 165F. Cooked Ox tail (92F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan and scoop stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed large white container stored on ground outside food truck employee stated was used to dispose of wastewater. Warning

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. Observed no proof of any state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning

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. Observed no employee reporting agreements for any employees. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed; grooved cutting board at flip top cooler next to cook line. Grooved cutting board stored in three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee preparing food items with no hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor under three compartment sink. Employee moved chicken to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in flip top cooler next to cook line. Employee removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers/hoses used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray trash container used for the storage of rice. Green garden hose used for filling clean water tank. Operator states he will obtain food grade items. Corrective Action Taken

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white cutting boards near flip top cooler.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for vehicle. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Container of rice in floor. Both items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/door. Side door is damaged. Screen for side window is damaged. Operator states that this window stays closed until repair can be made. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - 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. License number not on outside of vehicle.