Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE JERK

508 SOUTHARD UNIT 101 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13574114
DBPR license5428420

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#1High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator since the day before.

Stop Sale
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator since the day before.

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.