Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac
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8425 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351Kerry's Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since 2016, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Hand washing and food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly, appearing in 8 of the recent inspections reviewed. Employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 5 inspections, including failures to exclude sick workers and report illness to management. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures and approved food sources also recurred across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following a complaint inspection on October 23, 2024, which found 8 violations including management awareness failures, employee health violations, and improper hand washing. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 found 18 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition; a follow-up inspection the next day (January 14, 2026) showed compliance with no violations cited, resulting in Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 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
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac last inspected?
- Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac had?
- Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac find?
- Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac ever been shut down?
- No, Kerry’s Jamaican Restaurant in Tamarac has no emergency closures 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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