Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland
Last inspected:
210 W 8 St, Lakeland, FL 33805Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland has been emergency-closed once, on August 16, 2018, for roach and rodent activity. Across 22 inspections since 2016, the facility has accumulated 62 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including improper hand and arm washing (appearing in at least 3 inspections), improper chemical storage (appearing in 4 of the last 6 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (appearing in nearly every recent inspection). The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented 6 violations with a warning issued; the previous day's routine inspection on March 23 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required. The December 30, 2025 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 12 violations were documented, including recurring chemical storage deficiencies.
Most recent closure: August 16, 2018 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)
Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018045598 | $400.00 | Aug 16, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland last inspected?
- Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland last shut down?
- Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland was last shut down on August 16, 2018 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland had?
- Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland find?
- Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland been fined?
- Jamaican Jerk Kitchen in Lakeland has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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