Jam Bros Caribbean Cuisine

8340 Merchants Gate Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32222 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2652571

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 38 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 11 basic (1 repeat)
-42
Administrative complaint on Oct 14, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score38

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Oct142026

Routine inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed ribs 59°F, salmon 61°F, beans 56°F, cream pasta sauce 59°F, brown stew 57°F and chicken curry 55°F. Per operator, all products kept in flip top reach in cooler overnight and moved to reach-in freezer this morning before callback inspection.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed ribs 59°F, salmon 61°F, beans 56°F, cream pasta sauce 59°F, brown stew 57°F and chicken curry 55°F. Per operator, all products kept in flip top reach in cooler overnight and moved to reach-in freezer this morning before callback inspection.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  No change.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed beans (58°F/57°F - Cold Holding); salmon (54°F - Cold Holding); chicken (55°F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (50°F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. All products have been in the same unit overnight.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  See stop sale. Observed beans (58°F/57°F - Cold Holding); salmon (54°F - Cold Holding); chicken (55°F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (50°F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler. All products have been in the same unit overnight.
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
  At beginning of inspection, excessive water observed on the ground around the MFDV and water leaking from waste tank at outside piping of the truck. Also, observed leaking from inside pipe at the waste tank. Employees were able to stop leaking during inspection. Operator states water was accidentally left on last night.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Five live flying insects observed inside MFDV. Also, three live flying insects observed inside van used as food storage.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  No proof of certified food manager for the establishment. Operator states he is signed up for the class to take the exam.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training for three employees all hired over six months.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Bin of rice and two buckets of seasonings are not labeled.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Multiple cases of produce stored on the floor in storage van.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler is damaged on both sides and has grooves that are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup up in reach-in refrigerator/freezer across from the stove and on cooling unit in the flip top reach in cooler.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach-in cooler/freezer across from the stove has soil residues.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Exterior of two buckets of seasonings with heavy soiling and grease.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Cases of single-service take out containers stored on shelving of outside storage shed. Storage shed has not been approved for storage. Employee moved single-service items to approved storage van. Also, in storage van, take out containers stored on the floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Vent on ceiling of MFDV has dust. Floor under the three compartment sink has dirt/debris. Ceiling at stove area is soiled.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  No copy of last inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul72026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up

4th follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
3rd follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  At callback observed; approximately 5 flying insects on floor around food debris at truck entrance. Approximately 5 flying insects on sides of white storage container containing uncooked rice. Truck door was propped open during callback. Person in charge stated they were in process of cleaning and removing trash from lunch shift.
  At the first visitRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
  Observed; 5 live flying insects on floor under hand wash sink near three compartment sink on truck. 5 live flying insects around doorway of truck. Flying insects observed landing on cutting board on flip top cooler by truck entrance. Nearby rain puddle outside and outside garbage receptacle show readily observable signs of more flying insects.
  Follow-up, Jun 19, 2026Administrative complaint
  At callback observed; 1 flying insect in corner of truck near hand wash sink. 1 flying insect on side of heater unit near rear exit of truck leading to smoker.
  Follow-up, Jun 30, 2026Administrative complaint
  At callback observed; 6 live flying insects on floor under three compartment sink near discarded food debris. 3 live flying insects around flip top cooler by truck entrance. 3 live flying insects on to-go boxes above three compartment sink.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.