Tamara's Jamaican Restaurant
2612c Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Caribbean East New York (347) 564-6895
Grade A · as of Aug 14, 2026
Tamara's Jamaican Restaurant was last inspected on September 7, 2026 and scored 0 points (A range). Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 7, 2026 · Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection
Score: 0 points (A range)
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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A 10 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.
Official wording (code 02H)
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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0 0 points (A range)
Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection
No violations
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A 10 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.
Official wording (code 10C)
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
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B 21 points (B range)
Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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