Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner
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720 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Seffner, FL 33584Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner has been subject to intensive enforcement over the past 18 months following serious violations documented in August and September 2025. Between August 27 and September 2, 2025, the facility accumulated 36 violations across two inspections, including repeated citations for employee health policy failures, improper chemical storage, and food contact surface contamination. An administrative complaint was recommended on August 29, 2025, and a warning was issued on August 27. The facility demonstrated compliance during a callback inspection on October 28, 2025, but violations recurred on March 17, 2026, when the facility was cited for employee health policy violations and chemical storage deficiencies. Across 13 inspections since 2024, the facility has recorded 56 total violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner last inspected?
- Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner had?
- Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner find?
- Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner ever been shut down?
- No, Jahiti Caribbean Restaurant in Seffner has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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