Jamaica House Rest in Miami

Last inspected:

19555 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33169
Overview

Jamaica House Rest in Miami has accumulated 719 violations across 52 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.8 per visit. The restaurant has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Fire inspections documented two separate incidents where marked exits were blocked by kitchen equipment and garbage, creating fire safety hazards. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with back-to-back inspections in July, December 2024, and again in April and May 2025, with inspectors returning within 1-2 days citing continued violations and recommending administrative action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

53Inspections
733Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Jamaica House Rest in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 13.8 violations / inspection 13.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Jamaica House Rest in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Jamaica House Rest in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2025048207 $200.00 May 30, 2025 Miami (Doral)
1--2021036368 $200.00 Apr 19, 2021 Miami (Doral)
1--2018017190 $200.00 Feb 28, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Jamaica House Rest in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed multiple dirty pots are on kitchen floor blocking the marked exit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by garbage can. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Jamaica House Rest in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (53)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 7 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 6 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 8 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 5 inspections57 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 6 inspections61 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 5 inspections56 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections39 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected

Jamaica House Rest in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaica House Rest in Miami last inspected?
Jamaica House Rest in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Jamaica House Rest in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Jamaica House Rest in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Jamaica House Rest in Miami had?
Jamaica House Rest in Miami has had 53 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Jamaica House Rest in Miami find?
Jamaica House Rest in Miami was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Jamaica House Rest in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Jamaica House Rest in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Jamaica House Rest in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Jamaica House Rest in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Jamaica House Rest in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Jamaica House Rest in Miami has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Jamaica House Rest in Miami been fined?
Jamaica House Rest in Miami has been fined a total of $600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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