JERK ISLAND TAKE OUT REST
1739 W 45 ST · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407-2165
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes while removing from sanitizer/placing to dry/store. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in kitchen crawling on floor/wall under triple sink. 2 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall above/behind triple sink. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize the area. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At countertop steam table; cooked potatoes (125F – Hot Holding). Operator stated potatoes cooked prior to being held less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Hand wash sink in adjacent suite/prep area outside of walk-in freezer not accessible for employee use at all times (entirely blocked/covered by large trash can). Operator moved items and made hand washing sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in adjacent suite/prep area outside of walk-in freezer. Advised Operator to provide paper towels at hand washing sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at hand wash sink. Advised Operator to provide soap at hand washing sink. **Warning**
Basic 1
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include, date product was packaged. Advised Operator of label requirements. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:44 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.