J'S KITCHEN
196 N FEDERAL HWY · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 2 live flying insects on triple sink.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 49°F
08A-21-4High Priority – Raw beef not properly separated from carrots, based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Operator separated properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-03-5High Priority – Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat pasta in white reach-in freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Operator placed chicken on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the floor to entry of kitchen. 8 live roaches on the floor behind chest freezer next to rice cooker, across cook line. 1 live roach on the floor under flip top cooler at cook line. 1 live roach on the floor under grill. 1 live roach in microwave.
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present fan on chest freezer next to rice cooker.
Intermediate 5
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to dishes stored in the sink next to triple sink. Operator removed.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-19-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) chicken 1:35 (91°F-105°F – Cooling); chicken at 2:15 (96°F – Cooling) left at room temperature to cool. Operator stated chicken was cooked around 2hours ago. Cooked placed in freezer for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside light shield in dish area. 1 dead roach next to rice cooker at triple sink. 19 dead roaches inside chest freezer next to rice cooker 100+ dead roaches on the floor behind and around of chest freezer next to rice cooker. 1 dead roach inside microwave.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris and dead roaches. Operator cleaned and sanitized interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) chicken thawed at room temperature. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.