THE JERK
508 SOUTHARD UNIT 101 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carrots with sauce (97F – Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. Person in charge began reheating product to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
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/ Observed Food Manager certificate for Deon Wong expired on 5-30-19. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at preparation area. **Warning**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single service forks not inverted at preparation area. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor underneath hand sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.