Jacks Hamburger House
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
Jacks Hamburger House has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Oakland Park restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink - observed employee dip items in sanitizer for a few seconds. Reviewed proper procedures and advised to keep items submerged for at least 30 seconds. Employee submerged items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-50-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM - Peter Palermo showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (110F - Hot Holding) held in unit less than 4 hrs. Observed low water level, operator added more hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris
36-34-5
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed wiping counter with unclean cloth with gloves and immediately handled burger Pattie, gloves not changed and hands not washed. Chef observed putting gloves on and immediately touched cellphone and then began handling burger buns, gloves not changed and hands not washed. Educated on site. Hands washed and gloves changed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter At chili warmer. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over reach in cooler on cook line Vents in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
74
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above ham, turkey at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding hot dog 121° in steamer at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....ham burger prepared 10:30 am at 2:15 temperature 47°-50° in walk in cooler with covered and stack container top of each other . Employee separated the container and uncovered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 49°, ham burger 50°, turkey 49° , ham 50° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee moved food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust in handwashing sink at kitchen
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacks Hamburger House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacks Hamburger House on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacks Hamburger House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jacks Hamburger House.
How does Jacks Hamburger House compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Jacks Hamburger House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Jacks Hamburger House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jacks Hamburger House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jacks Hamburger House 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 Jacks Hamburger House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacks Hamburger House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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