Irie I Jamaican American Cafe

3559 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Irie I Jamaican American Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice 44F cold hold, stew 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked bananas 129F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element and added more hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease. Fryer baskets.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No hot running water at right side three-compartment sink.

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side at front service handwash sink.

27-17-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed quarter of pumpkin as stored uncovered. Operator wrapped pumpkin in plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on outside wall of walk in cooler. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid of bulk rice container. **Warning**

14-71-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk container of pasta in walk in cooler as uncovered. Operator covered item. **Warning**

08B-12-5

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: cut cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved item to reach in freezer unit for proper storage.

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on stainless steel reach in cooler in kitchen.

14-11-5

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed form for operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with form.

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gasket on stainless steel reach in cooler in kitchen.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of stainless steel reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cleaned cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket solution at 200ppm chlorine. Operator began diluting solution. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-15-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: salt fish (40F - Cold Holding); ribs (41F - Cold Holding); roast pork (39F - Cold Holding). Operator received delivery today and door was left open for an extended period of time. Operator instructed employees to keep the door shut for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irie I Jamaican American Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irie I Jamaican American Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irie I Jamaican American Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Irie I Jamaican American Cafe.

How does Irie I Jamaican American Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Irie I Jamaican American Cafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Irie I Jamaican American Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Irie I Jamaican American Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Irie I Jamaican American Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Irie I Jamaican American Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Irie I Jamaican American Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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