How many health inspections has MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL had?

MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooling equipment.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL

10173 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Orlando, FL 32817

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JERK STOP ISLAND CUISINE INC · License: SEA5813848

MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL in Orlando, FL has 24 inspections on record with 171 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

171Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 15, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Sep 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jan 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Jul 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 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

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL had?: MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at MARKS JAMAICAN BAR & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooling equipment.

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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.

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