Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota
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2025 Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota has been emergency-closed once, on December 4, 2023, for rodent activity. The facility recorded 106 total violations across 23 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 of the past 4 inspections, and handwashing violations (procedures and facilities) were cited in multiple inspections including August 2025 and December 2023. Chemical storage violations were documented in at least 4 recent inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were cited three times between August 2023 and December 2023. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 found 12 violations including three high-priority violations for management awareness, chemical storage, and employee health reporting, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Most recent closure: December 4, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (1)
Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023069130 | $400.00 | Dec 4, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota last inspected?
- Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota last shut down?
- Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota was last shut down on December 4, 2023 for 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 and American Soul Food in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota had?
- Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota find?
- Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- Yes, Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota been fined?
- Jamaican and American Soul Food in Sarasota 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).
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.
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