TAMPA, Hillsborough County

WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA

13910 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33635

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
7 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
TAMPA
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 14

03D-01-5

Detail 24560894

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM.

08A-20-5

Detail 24560898

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over salted codfish and raw fish and walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw eggs to an approved location. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24560905

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw snapper thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging in front line reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 24560901

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM. Both items were cooled inside deep hotel pans at room temperature. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24560893

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jamaican beef patty 59°F at 2:43 PM placed on food runner station at 2:28 PM - cooled to 46°F at 3:27 PM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24560902

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cow heel soup 116°F at 2:45 PM reheated to 167°F at 3:01 PM. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24560900

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to a bag of onions in kitchen prep area. Operator relocated spray bottle to an approval location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24560903

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. A plan has been provided to the operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24560904

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stew chicken 153°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM, curry chicken 128°F at 3:10 PM finished cooking at 12:15 PM. Both items were cooled inside deep hotel pans at room temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 24560906

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 24560897

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler not dated. Operator added date to all items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24560896

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw snapper thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging in front line reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 24560899

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24560895

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located inside restroom in private dining room. Operator posted sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Total: 1

48-01-5

Detail 24069344
  • From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: LP tanks remain in back hall way Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24042999

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3-compartment sink sanitizer that tested at 100ppm. Discussed with operator that they cannot sanitize their dishes in the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Chlorine not at proper ppm. Presently 0ppm attempted correction multiple times, unable to correct during inspection. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 24042998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24043000

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

48-01-5

Detail 24043001
  • From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: LP tanks remain in back hall way Time Extended

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

22-42-4

Detail 24010468

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm at 3-compartment sink. Operator discarded, refilled, and tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-07-4

Detail 24010473

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription Ibuprofen stored on prep table adjacent to cook line stove. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24010470

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3-compartment sink sanitizer that tested at 100ppm. Discussed with operator that they cannot sanitize their dishes in the dish machine. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24010474

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (53 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24010464

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (53 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24010467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with degreaser stored on shelf above 3-compartment sink. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24010472

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with old food debris. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24010465

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting in dish pit grooved and stained. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24010463

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24010469

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal containers. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24010471

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in white bucket in dish area next to dish area. Employee placed container of fish in walkin cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

48-01-5

Detail 24010466

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23517729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23517728

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. Yshwair and Freddie. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23517730

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23517727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-19-4

Detail 23496007

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all the handwash sinks at the entire establishment. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23496011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: cooked chicken 47 F, cooked black bean 48 F, raw beef 48 F, raw chicken 47 F. Operator starts moving food items to reach-in coolers and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23496008

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. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 23496005

Intermediate - No hot running water at the entire establishment. Ran hot water approximately 5 minutes in all sinks, three-compartment sink temped 65 F, mop sink temped 67 F, and handwash sinks temped 63-65 F, handwash sink at bar has no running hot water at all. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23496010

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. Yshwair and Freddie. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23496003

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23496009

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stews, jerk chicken and cook black beans in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23496006

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23496004

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working on cook line. Warning

Aug 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23039506

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A large container of raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23039509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: cooked goat 52 F, cooked chicken 51 F, cooked bean 52 F, raw chicken 51 F. Operator placed ice bags on time/temperature control for safety food and contacted the refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23039507

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

13-03-4

Detail 23039504

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee on cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23039505

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/food debris. At wait station. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23039508

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. In kitchen, at front bar and wait station at party room. Warning