Jerk City Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Jerk City Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Jerk City Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found in back room. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Back of kitchen outside. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bananas cooked 112F hot holding. Manager placed food on steam table to reheat. Rechecked banana 125F reheating. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large reach in freezer in back room. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Informed manager. Back/side kitchen.
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back room/side of kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's / employees bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Thaw fishing and curry bulk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish ambient. Operator placed back in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Upright reach in freezer located next to guest bathroom needs to remain locked at all time. **Warning**
08B-37-4
27
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken in back room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Has test scheduled for the December 22, **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken in back room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 47f cold holding , advised to rapid chill and move away from hot foods that are cooling,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken in back room **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains 110f hot holding
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in refrigerator.
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezers
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in soda storage room and in meat production room. Lids broken, insulation coming out **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In soda storage area near cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back meat room **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the soda storage room, bottom of cooler soiled.
22-16-4
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.fish 98f advised to reheat advised to rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 White freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk vinegar and bottles of seasoning, bulk oil
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In white freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2022-12-22: Has books but still needs to complete tests with employees and fill in certificates **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk City Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk City Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk City Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jerk City Restaurant.
How does Jerk City Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Jerk City Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Jerk City Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerk City Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jerk City Restaurant 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 Jerk City Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk City Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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