Tavares' Jamaican restaurant Jam Grill cited for 19 violations in Lake County, Florida

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Jam Grill Restaurant And Lounge in Tavares, Lake County, was recently cited for 19 violations during a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on August 28, 2024.

The Jamaican and Caribbean eatery, located at 390 W Burleigh Blvd, was issued a warning and required a follow-up inspection, which the restaurant eventually passed a week later.

This is What The Inspection Revealed

The initial inspection of Jam Grill Restaurant And Lounge revealed 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 15 basic violations.

The high-priority violation involved the cleaning liquid to the dishmachine's not meeting proper minimum strength, prompting a warning and the need for manual sanitization until repairs were made.

Intermediate violations included an inaccessible handwash sink, lack of paper towels at a handwash station, and no proof that food employees were informed about reporting health issues related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic violations ranged from mold-like substances in the ice machine to debris accumulation on equipment and improper food storage.

A follow-up inspection on September 4, 2024, showed improvement, with violations reduced to 11, allowing the restaurant to meet inspection standards.

Despite these setbacks, Jam Grill Restaurant And Lounge maintains a 4.6-star rating from 74 Google reviews.

One satisfied customer, Milan Sayavong, praised the restaurant for bringing Caribbean flavors closer to home.

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