Jamaican Jerk Deli

2545 Us Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

African

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2024

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Jamaican Jerk Deli has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Jamaican Jerk Deli's record stops at Mar 11, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no copy of latest inspection report available”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 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. Informed employee. She left facility to go out to purchase product/chlorine bleach for sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at front counter.

31A-11-4

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. One employee at time. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe from 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation**

32-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back room by employee restroom.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Faucet/handle not operating at 3 compartment sink.

29-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has buildup.

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed staff. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located 6 beef patties/ empanadas in display case out of temperature at time. In formed employee and remove for reheating. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-15-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, on the outside of warmer oven in main kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth on top of cutting board in preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.

32-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Not properly set up and no test strips for chlorine.

16-05-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Juices

01B-04-5

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.

01A-03-4

High Priority - Sprouts, cut melon, cut tomatoes, or cut leafy greens received from an unapproved source. See stop sale. Juices from unapproved source.

01A-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Takeout containers stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. See stop sale

02D-12-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

43-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave 2. Interior of reach in cooler dirty **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in reach in cooler. All made 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Jerk Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Jerk Deli on file is from Mar 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Jerk Deli?

Across the inspection record, “no copy of latest inspection report available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Jerk Deli.

How does Jamaican Jerk Deli compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Jamaican Jerk Deli most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Jamaican Jerk Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jamaican Jerk Deli have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jamaican Jerk Deli 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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