Chowderheads
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Chowderheads 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler shelves with rust”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Chowderheads squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 26 small live flying insects on mops, brooms, and wall at mop storage area. Approximately 2 small live flying insects on sealed box of ready crust mix. Approximately 4 small live flying insects on electrical cord to hot water heater. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small movie flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Approximately 4 small live flying insects on walls near mops and brooms, discussed with operator to kill flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added ice machine and coffee brewing station in customer dining area with no hand washing sink, discussed with operator to submit plan review and provided plan reviewed package via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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. Employee washing dishes wiped face and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 26 small live flying insects on mops, brooms, and wall at mop storage area. Approximately 2 small live flying insects on sealed box of ready crust mix. Approximately 4 small live flying insects on electrical cord to hot water heater. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small movie flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash can and without washing hands employee handled container of raw oysters, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary - 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added ice machine and coffee brewing station in customer dining area with no hand washing sink, discussed with operator to submit plan review and provided plan reviewed package via email. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. At cook line case of raw shell oysters with no tag, discussed with operator who found tag and place with oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter on crash cart unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner, discussed with operator to label bottles. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
39
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Jun 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with cooked fish. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
95
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gaspachio soup (47F - Cold Holding); homemade blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in three door cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Food moved to different cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- seafood cooler at cook line
14-33-4
82
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Reach-in cooler at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (100F - Hot Holding) on the stove; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; placed back on the flat top to reheat to 165 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass door at display case **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues- display case **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- at cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp bags thawing in prep sink; placed under running cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
36-02-5
58
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams Operator was able to provide the invoice. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass door at display case at cook line/ dining room
14-71-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line and display case used for shell fish
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- display cases used to hold desserts and shell fish
23-24-4
64
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line
22-16-4
95
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (88F - Cold Holding); butter (88F - Cold Holding) at the prep table by the fryers; As per operator food out for less than four hours. Educated operator about TPHC and emailed form.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade cloth towel used as liner / cover for lobster and clams. Operator removed
14-86-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- cooler across from the stove
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by the fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs stored inside shredded lettuce ,operatic removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chowderheads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chowderheads on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chowderheads?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chowderheads.
How does Chowderheads compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
Chowderheads most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jupiter average of 79.
Has Chowderheads' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chowderheads have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chowderheads means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chowderheads inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chowderheads is inspected around three times per year on average.
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