J L the Tern

16823 Captain Kirle Dr, Jupiter, FL 33477

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, J L the Tern has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Jupiter restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chicken salad (44-48F - Cooling)at 12:40 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00; egg salads (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00 tuna salad (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 46 F at 1:00 since 9:00 in cooler by the window ; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding);in cooler by the window; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice ; food not prepared or portioned today; **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - hot dogs from 12:00-4:00 pm;

03F-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chicken salad (44-48F - Cooling)at 12:40 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00; egg salads (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00 tuna salad (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 46 F at 1:00 since 9:00 in cooler by the window ; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03D-06-5

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sanitizer bucket - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J L the Tern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J L the Tern on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does J L the Tern compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?

J L the Tern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jupiter average of 79.

Has J L the Tern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J L the Tern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J L the Tern 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 J L the Tern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J L the Tern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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