Lehigh Acres, Lee County

JACMEL CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1000 LEE BLVD STE 301, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 24345657

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol beside handwashing sink in kitchen. The operator removed the bottle of Tylenol from beside handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24345653

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat oxtails in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the oxtails. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24345656

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 Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24345651

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24345649

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24345659

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 24345655

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

36-17-5

Detail 24345654

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 24345650

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. The bag of potatoes was removed from off the floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24345652

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall men's restroom.

10-01-5

Detail 24345658

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice and black beans. The scooper was removed from containers of rice and black beans. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24065992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and vegetable dish in steam table for less than 2 hours at 126F. Operator moved to stove to heat up. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24065991

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring pitcher in hand wash sink on the cookline filled with water sitting in the sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24065989

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to the stove, and handwashing sink near the employee restrooms with no paper towels. Operator placed towels at the sinks. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24065990

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the floor in the secondary prep kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 24065993

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall above the 3 compartment sink, and by the employee restrooms at the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24065994

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in the reach in cooler in the secondary kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23441498

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine available.

36-24-5

Detail 23441500

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall is in the process of being repaired under hand sink in the kitchen per operator, observed materials on site.. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23441499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed build up of food debris on reach in door handle on triple door freezer.

14-33-4

Detail 23441501

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in freezer shelves.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 23305633

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator is scheduling training for employee food handling.Time Extended Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23305632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand sink in the kitchen next to the employee rest room. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed wall in the process of being repaired. Time Extended

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-04-4

Detail 23304077

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings on top of an unused water heater,operator cleaned up droppings and sanitized area. adjacent to the kitchen area next to the employee bathroom. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23304072

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen by bar area with food debris on the blade.

31B-02-4

Detail 23304074

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen on the bar side.

31B-03-4

Detail 23304071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap towels in kitchen on the bar side.

53B-05-5

Detail 23304076

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23304075

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand sink in the kitchen next to the employee rest room. Repeat Violation

35B-04-4

Detail 23304070

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed seal around the bottom of the fire door in the center dining area damaged and unable to close completely.

29-49-6

Detail 23304073

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of reach in cooler next to triple door stand up freezer in kitchen.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 22485942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Emailed handwashing sign to operator. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22482965

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22482962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding) Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22482963

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Observed operator placed towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22482964

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk prepared food stored in reach in freezer prepared over 24 hours according to the operator not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22482966

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Warning

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22177694

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available yo check chlorine levels ar time of inspection. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22177695

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in chest freezer. Operator placed towel by sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 22177693

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bulk meat products frozen in bus tubs in reach in freezer not date marked at time of preparation before freezing. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22177696

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

32-04-4

Detail 22177697

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to bathrooms not self closing. Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21926828

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21926831

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21926829

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21926833

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.

32-12-5

Detail 21926827

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

51-18-6

Detail 21926832

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

22-16-4

Detail 21926830

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-02-5

Detail 21926834

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 21768400

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage.

03B-01-6

Detail 21768397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stew 120F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated stew on stove to 165F. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21768396

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm. Operator added more water. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21768398

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21768402

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 21768391

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen.

11-26-1

Detail 21768401

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.

02C-04-5

Detail 21768392

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked meats/foods.

02C-02-5

Detail 21768394

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

12B-12-5

Detail 21768399

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21768393

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21768395

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21768390

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins.

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

27-17-4

Detail 20824539

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No cold water pressure on handsink by register Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: No water pressure at handsink by mop sink Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 20824535

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Water shut off at handsink by mop sink Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 20824536

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20824537

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20824538

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

27-17-4

Detail 20625376

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No cold water pressure on handsink by register Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20625371

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20625375

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20625372

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20625370

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20625369

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 20625374

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20625373

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on handsink leaks Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20625368

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 20346558

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-15: No proof of any employee training Time Extended

31B-05-4

Detail 20346557

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-15: Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 20456448

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20456446

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled

27-17-4

Detail 20456445

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No water pressure to handsink in kitchen, water turned on from below for handwashing. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 20456449

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20456444

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20456450

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

12B-13-4

Detail 20456447

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20456442

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

21-12-4

Detail 20456443

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.