Seffner, Hillsborough County

JAHITI CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

720 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Seffner, FL 33584

FoodSeating

Latest violations

2 Intermediate

Mar 17, 2026

City

Seffner

County

Hillsborough

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 24447435

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24447438

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and oxtail in cooler

38-11-4

Detail 24447434

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.

36-62-4

Detail 24447436

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed lights out in kitchen affecting lighting in prep area

23-03-4

Detail 24447437

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated dust.

22-16-4

Detail 24447439

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of debris

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 24000372

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Warmer still in front counter area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24000371

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24000370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24000373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23997597

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager kept door closed. Manager Stated door was left open for a long time with food delivery this morning. Suggested getting cooler flaps to protect unit from hot air rushing in. Ambient temp was at 50f. Manager called for service on unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Cooked Oxtail, 45F; cooked beans, 44F; Cooked spicy cabbage, 45F; Butter, 47F; Cut Raw cabbage, 46F; Raw chicken leg quarters, 46F; Shredded Cheddar jack, 45F; Cooked goat, 46F; Cooked mixed vegetables, 45F. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler 45F. Spoke with owner, stated walk in cooler repair scheduled for this afternoon, 8/29/25 Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23997593

02C-02-5

Detail 23997592

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail and cooked beans in walk in cooler not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared on site with no date mark. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23997595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23997594

14-20-4

Detail 23997591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23997596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23990513

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly flying around prep area. Manager turned on fly light and fly was eradicated. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23990520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager kept door closed. Manager Stated door was left open for a long time with food delivery this morning. Suggested getting cooler flaps to protect unit from hot air rushing in. Ambient temp was at 50f. Manager called for service on unit Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23990519

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put tissue by sink Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23990515

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/. No approved plans on file. Operator has patty warmer by front counter, and closest hand sink is in kitchen. Discussed potentially moving warmer to back kitchen Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23990512

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail and cooked beans in walk in cooler not dated Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23990516

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23990514

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23990517

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on walk in cooler. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23990518

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 23553205

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil and vinegar on floor in storage. Manager got oof of floor Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23553206

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23337378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw (44F - Cold Holding). Manager calling for service on unit. Will move items to other cooler Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23337379

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat and oxtail in reach in cooler not dated Warning

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22602349

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles pf cleaners on shelving next to paper towels and straws. Discussed proper storage with manager

11-27-4

Detail 22602346

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. Emailed to operator to print Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22602347

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink liquid not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22602348

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in cooler damaged. Rusted racks in walk in cooler as well

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22355984

11-26-1

Detail 22355983

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. For some employees

14-06-4

Detail 22355985

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.

Dec 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-16-4

Detail 21603722

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee go outside the back door, then came back in the kitchen and proceeded to prepare chicken without properly washing hands. Inspector explained proper hand washing procedures and observed employee wash her hands in the utility sink. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21603718

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 21603714

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in the utility sink

31A-09-4

Detail 21603720

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by plastic wrap Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

31A-12-4

Detail 21603713

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. The only hand sink in the kitchen is not operable and has not running water. Only hand sink available is in the restroom Operator was able to get running water to hand sink Corrected On-Site

27-09-4

Detail 21603716

Intermediate - No running water at hand on sink on cookline Operator was able to get running water to hand sink Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21603723

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the only hand sink in the kitchen shut off and no working properly Operator was able to get running water to hand sink Water temped at 100f Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21603719

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table

14-11-5

Detail 21603715

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle for walk-in cooler broken

08B-47-4

Detail 21603721

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in dry storage

02D-01-5

Detail 21603717

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in dry storage

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 21186790

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over vegetables

41-10-4

Detail 21186794

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21186795

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, soups,stews

40-06-5

Detail 21186791

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21186792

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice in dry storage area Fry oil in dry storage area Carrots in walkin in cooler floor

23-03-4

Detail 21186793

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket soiled

21-12-4

Detail 21186789

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 20798063

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.