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J'S KITCHEN

196 N FEDERAL HWY · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3358326
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID8564639
DBPR license1623409

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in its original package stored over raw pork in reach in freezer by cookline. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Over 50 rodent droppings underneath storage rack by triple sink in food prep area. 2. Over 50 rodent droppings on pan stored at food prep sink. 3. 2 rodent droppings at the entrance to the establishment. 4. 8 rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. 5. 2 rodent dropping on chair by front counter. 6. 1 rodent dropping inside spoon hanging on prep table in kitchen. 7. 5 rodent dropping underneath microwave on storage rack in kitchen. 8. 10 droppings in front of triple sink. 9. 5 rodent dropping on five gallon oil bucket in kitchen. 10. 10 rodent dropping on floor in front of cookline in the kitchen. 11. 15 rodent droppings on opened bag of flour on floor in food prep area. 12. Over 25 rodent droppings on boxes, shelves in dry storage at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Over 15 rodent droppings on shelves with single serve utensils in kitchen. Over 15 rodent droppings on shelf at front counter. Ten rodent droppings on floor of customer eating area. Ten rodent dropping on floor and shelving in dry storage by front counter. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: Over 15 rodent droppings on shelves at the front counter. Over 10 rodent droppings in utensil storage container on food prep table. Two rodent droppings on food prep table opposite triple sink. Two rodent dropping on storage rack next to cookline. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Over 15 rodent dropping on pan on utensil storage rack by warewash sink. Over 25 rodent droppings on floor underneath utensil rack by ware was sink. Two rodent dropping on sink drain basin of the triple sink. Over 25 rodent droppings underneath triple sink. Three rodent droppings on single serve lids near cook line in the kitchen. Two rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. Over ten rodent droppings on food storage rack opposite cook line in the kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Three rodent droppings at the cookline counter in the kitchen. Two rodent droppings on floor of customer waiting area. Five rodent droppings on floor in front of cookline. Two rodent droppings on floor behind front counter. Two rodent droppings on front counter behind register. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting board opposite cookline. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils stored on top of hand sink basin. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler opposite cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#3Basic12B-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with two cigarette butts stored on rack with food utensils by triple sink in prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. 1. Container of mushrooms on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Opened bag of flour stored on floor by back door. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on food prep table opposite triple sink. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Hood filters above cookline. 2. Reach in cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline. 3. Storage rack by cook line. 4. Storage rack by triple sink. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath triple sink basin leaking into container on the floor. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#8Basic36-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Soiled floors, underneath cookline in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind cookline. 2. Wall behind triple sink. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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