Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami
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10686 Sw 186 Lane, Miami, FL 33157Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge in Miami has accumulated 243 violations across 29 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—more than 60% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on April 26, 2019 for roach and rodent activity. Hand washing and employee health policy violations appear repeatedly across inspections, including in the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Proper cooking temperatures and consumer advisory violations were cited multiple times in late 2025 and early 2026. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though the facility had received a warning on December 9, 2025 after 39 violations were documented.
Most recent closure: April 26, 2019 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019023226 | $400.00 | Apr 26, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections41 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections58 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami last inspected?
- Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami last shut down?
- Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami was last shut down on April 26, 2019 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 Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami had?
- Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami find?
- Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami been fined?
- Up Top Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge INC in Miami has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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