How many health inspections has UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC had?

UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC ever been shut down?

Yes, UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC?

The most frequently cited violations at UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC

10686 SW 186 LANE, Miami, FL 33157

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BEVERLEY JEFFRIES · License: SEA2335257

UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC in Miami, FL has 26 inspections on record with 214 total violations (8.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

214Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 26, 2019	Roach & rodent activity	N/A

Inspection History (26)

May 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 15 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 2, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 3, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2019 — Complaint Full· 23 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 7, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC had?: UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC ever been shut down?: Yes, UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC?: The most frequently cited violations at UP TOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INC are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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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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