JERK MACHINE
4261 NW 12 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313-5834
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live flies in box with ripe plantains. Approximately 10 live flies flying around landing on brooms, prep table and clean food containers by exit door upon entering kitchen from service area. Approximately 10 live flies in case of cabbage on floor by storage area Observed over 20 live flies in cases of potatoes and carrots under storage shelves in kitchen area.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall behind storage rack with kool aids and uncovered marinade in hallway next to cookline
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 live rat in red bucket in hallway next to kitchen area Observed 1 live rat in hole in wall by storage shelves where can items are kept in dry storage next to cookline Observed over 20 rodent droppings between dish draining rack and true reach in cooler Observed over 20 rodent dropping in dry storage area where single service containers are stored. Approximately 20 rodent droppings behind glass doors reach in cooler in kitchen area
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed jerk chicken 128°F holding holding in holding unit in kitchen. Observed fried chicken 109°F stored above cookline. Operator placed food items to be reheated
41-09-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed bleach and oven cleaner stored on prep table in kitchen area
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in handwash sink in kitchen area. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in service area
Basic 9
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall behind storage rack where kool aid and bottles with uncovered marinade
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed Frigidaire chest freezer doors taped to keep together
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of green cabbage stored on floor in storage area
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. 1)Observed grease build up on floor under cooking equipments 2) Observed missing tiles throughout establishment
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall throughout kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1) Observed interior of ovens soiled 2) Observed interior of smoker soiled 3 Observed interior of microwave soiled in service area
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor by mop sink
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in true reach in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.