Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa
Last inspected:
13910 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa has accumulated 448 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.4 violations per visit. The facility operated under two prior names, Peggy O'Neill's and Edge City BBQ & Tap. Fire safety records show repeated citations for propane tanks stored in the back kitchen adjacent to a walk-in cooler, with extensions granted through September 2025. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,550 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
12.5
violations / inspection
12.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,550.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023002965 | $500.00 | Nov 16, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021052850 | $500.00 | Sep 29, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019063878 | $350.00 | Oct 28, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018032392 | $200.00 | Apr 30, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (9)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: LP tanks remain in back hall way **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: LP tanks remain in back hall way **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Observed 2 propane tanks stored in back kitchen adjacent to walkin cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door by bathroom blocked by old table legs and a folded up tent and various other items.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 5 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-14: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Leading to the back door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-30: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-14: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Leading to the back door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-23: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-14: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Leading to the back door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-14: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Leading to the back door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-15: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Leading to the back door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections71 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa last inspected?
- Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa had?
- Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa find?
- Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa has 9 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,550.00 in fines.
- How much has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa been fined?
- Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,550.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Peggy O'neill's (2017-2017), Edge City BBQ & Tap (2021).
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