Jersey Brothers Diner
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
27
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Jersey Brothers Diner, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Palm Bay restaurant, which scores around 76. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shelled eggs and cooked potatoes on time brought out two hours ago not marked with time, corrected by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cracked eggs at 50f cold holding on ice, refilled ice. Retemp 43f cold holding.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired April 1, 2026. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen no towels. Moved napkins over. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles old missing near dish machine. Hole in drywall office area near office.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between two tops of make table, moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs on oven handle at cook line, moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table has no ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Mop sink water at 77f, has hot water connection that leaks on interior near desk.
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler under griddle gaskets soiled with food debris. Salad make table gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins on drying rack had old label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in freezer bottom shelf have food debris. White reach in freezer in containers shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles old and in disrepair, operator stated new ones on order. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer end of cook line has torn gasket upper corner of opening edge. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler, buckets of pickles on floor. Walk in freezer case of bagels and bin of deli meat on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
27
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Owner **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket glass reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket both make tables **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Liver in reach in freezer Onion rings and chicken tenders walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. pooled eggs over deli meat in glass cooler- removed by chef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar handwashing sink. Soap provided by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage conned not inverted
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in make table and reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle removed by cook **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in make table on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles cracked and or in disrepair throughout kitchen. New tiles are on order by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
55
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Only does clams. Didn't save tags
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used sink to fill sanitizer bucket **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to scoop flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor dry storage **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets salad make table
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
41
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till dishwasher is fixed. Operator called eco lab
22-41-4
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. Gave operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwasher rinsed pan out in sink Educated dishwasher **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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. Gave operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On dinner menu. Gave operator copy **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in frezzer
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
35
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, melted butter at 91F, suggested rapid heat, retemped at 166, states he will get crock pot for it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw pork chops not properly separated from ready-to-eat chopped veggies **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans peeled tomatoes, 1 can toppala tuna
01B-01-4
High Priority - Cracking raw shell eggs and touching other equipment with no hand wash when changing tasks, educated operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine, operator contacted eco lab and ordered the correct strips **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage and is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-34-4
45
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For lox, poached eggs Benedict on menu - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Operator changing and reprinting menu this weekend. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For green hose - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For lox, poached eggs Benedict on menu - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Operator changing and reprinting menu this weekend. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For green hose
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter hot hold 107F recommend to place on a time plan
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line cooler drawer In walk in freezer raw over ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. wiping gloved hands on towels. Recommend changing when soiled
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In dish room and back area **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bag used to cover blueberry muffins.
14-15-4
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs in cooler 60F recommended to place on time plan.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For lox, poached eggs Benedict on menu
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line
27-16-4
Basic - Bag of rice stored on floor in the storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the walk in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Paper towels used to dry hands at the front counter was stored on the floor
25-05-4
12
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board stained. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Quaternary chemical test kit expired that is used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn on reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw sausage and raw shell eggs stored over or unwashed produce in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-03-5
Intermediate - Cutting board stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Quaternary chemical test kit expired that is used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Buckets of food stored on floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Gaskets torn on reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jersey Brothers Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jersey Brothers Diner on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jersey Brothers Diner?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jersey Brothers Diner.
How does Jersey Brothers Diner compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Jersey Brothers Diner most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Jersey Brothers Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jersey Brothers Diner have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jersey Brothers Diner 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 Jersey Brothers Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Brothers Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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