JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN
210 W 8 ST, Lakeland, FL 33805
Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WHYNTER OMAR · License: SEA6308442
JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN in Lakeland, FL has 18 inspections on record with 46 total violations (2.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of March 28, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2018 | Roach & rodent activity | 08:07:00 |
Inspection History (18)
Mar 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jun 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jan 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Feb 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 18, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Aug 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
May 25, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN had?
- JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN ever been shut down?
- Yes, JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN?
- The most frequently cited violations at JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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