D Real Jerk Paradise

1665 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #2, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

African

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited D Real Jerk Paradise five times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at D Real Jerk Paradise is from Feb 19, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which D Real Jerk Paradise's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelves; isopropyl alcohol stored on shelves with/over food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Countertop steam table; cooked chicken (100F - Cooling 2:18pm/cooked chicken 100F - Cooling 2:43pm). Operator stated chicken cooling for 1 hour, stored in full, covered pan inside steam table. At this rate chicken will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator removed from steam table, placed in reach in freezer uncovered to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Sep 8, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: At walk-in cooler; raw chicken 50°F- cold holding, raw beef 49°F- cold holding. Operator stated chicken delivered 3 hours prior, raw beef prepped less than 2 hours prior. Moved items to double door stainless reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bucket of raw beef stored on floor. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: At walk-in cooler; bucket of raw beef stored on floor. Operator moved bucket to double door stainless reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47°F - Cold Holding); rice (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter sanitizer bucket; chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-15-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sinks; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter; hand wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed sanitizer bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bucket of raw beef stored on floor. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D Real Jerk Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D Real Jerk Paradise on file is from Feb 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D Real Jerk Paradise?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D Real Jerk Paradise.

How does D Real Jerk Paradise compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

D Real Jerk Paradise most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has D Real Jerk Paradise's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D Real Jerk Paradise have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at D Real Jerk Paradise means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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