WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA

dba WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA INC

About this restaurant

Wha Gwaan Jamaica Jamaica is a seating restaurant located at 13910 W Hillsborough Ave in Tampa with 130 seats. The establishment specializes in authentic homestyle Jamaican cuisine. According to available sources, the restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and operates Wednesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
13910 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33635
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Columbia (code 12)
Seating
130 seats

License

License Number
SEA3910773
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
May 6, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 6, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×4
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13512474 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 26, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

B · V48
Food storage
Food not properly stored or labeled in storage
Class: Food Visit ID: 13522606 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 17, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
B · V48
Food storage
Food not properly stored or labeled in storage
Class: Food Visit ID: 13512143 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 4, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16 ×2
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V41 ×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V48
Food storage
Food not properly stored or labeled in storage
Class: Food Visit ID: 10903646 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food