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JERK ISLAND TAKE OUT REST

1739 W 45 ST · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407-2165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3562525
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID9001758
DBPR license6009269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then handled clean wiping towel and clean utensil to stir food; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on shelf: cooked bananas (102F – Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked since 1.5 hours. At display case: cooked salt fish (109F – Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked since 2 hours; cooked callaloo (117F – Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked 2 hours prior. At steam table: cooked plantains (89F – Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked since 2 hours. Operator placed items to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.