JAMAICA KITCHEN
8736 SW 72 ST, Miami, FL, 33173
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 41-07-4Critical
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antacid stored next to bottles of spices on shelf above prep table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored directly inside non food grade bag in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 41-05-4Critical
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach spray for household use on shelf in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 08A-04-5Critical
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed ginger inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (94F - Hot Holding); red bean soup (91F - Hot Holding) on top of stove and plantains (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (95F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (94F - Hot Holding) inside of oven. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: Observed rice (94F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (84F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (84F - Hot Holding); plantains (85F - Hot Holding); next to stove top. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Lysol stored next to cans of spam on shelf next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty next to hood. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in cooler across cook line and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-08-4
Insect sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed roach glue trap on top of dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.