Jax Bistro & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Jax Bistro & Bar has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Jax Bistro & Bar's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled dish and then touch clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam at cook line gravy 119F hot holding. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed product not in contact with hot water. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with grease and food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed onion rings and shrimp not covered in reach in freezer at cook line. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink at sandwich station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with grease at end of cook line near entrance of pastrami station .
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
78
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in double door cooler at sandwich station ; shredded cabbage (47F),. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed into walk in cooler to quick chill. Observed I'm sandwich station cooler shrimp salad 45F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in sliding door cooler at deli section. Operator moved water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove, butter (43-52F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Observed butter past the fill line. Operator removed butter out of temperature in another container to the walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar area containers in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish washing machine.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line multiple tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at dish washing area wiping cloth towel on top of silver pan. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with food items on cook line. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front deli line. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 2 door stainless next to ice machine
14-36-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in cook line drawers under flat top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of expo line flip top. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser on wall next to back door. Operator removed dispenser and discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in front of front deli line flip top cooler. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
55
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on ground under far right 1 door flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall in front line deli counter directly next to kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under flip top cooler at front line deli counter directly next to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed 6 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
67
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to rear door
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax Bistro & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax Bistro & Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax Bistro & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jax Bistro & Bar.
How does Jax Bistro & Bar compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Jax Bistro & Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Jax Bistro & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jax Bistro & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jax Bistro & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jax Bistro & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Bistro & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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