Jackson's Chicken Shack

6169 Jog Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Jackson's Chicken Shack five times, with records going back to 2023. Jackson's Chicken Shack was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Jackson's Chicken Shack's latest score of 45 falls below the Lake Worth average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. on counter: cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator returned to cooler. ; flip top near stand up reach in coolers: sausage (48F - Cold Holding) Observed overstocked above rim of food storage pan. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut portion in half and returned to lower portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over culantro at tall reach in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide spray and various over the counter medications stored over microwave. Operator stored medications properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by front counter area and restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside flip top cooler and flip top cooler doors soiled with food splatter and food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups as scoops for rice, sugar and salt. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on to handle food without washing hands first

12A-07-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature

06-01-5

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jackson's Chicken Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jackson's Chicken Shack on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Jackson's Chicken Shack compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Jackson's Chicken Shack most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Jackson's Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jackson's Chicken Shack have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jackson's Chicken Shack 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.

How often is Jackson's Chicken Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jackson's Chicken Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.

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