Just Jerk
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
39
Score
Just Jerk appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Just Jerk on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. house made beans and rice (62F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (64F - Cooling) prepared night prior did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. house made beans and rice (62F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (64F - Cooling) prepared night prior did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store misc cleaning products. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to fryers. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of raw chicken at triple sink thawing without running water. Operator turned on water to assist with thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler fridges near doorway soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage bins with rice and flour in kitchen soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above stove and grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed three microwaves on table next to kitchen entrance soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
39
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans and rice (90F - Cooling); cooked chicken (58F - Cooling) cooling from last night per operator. See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beans and rice (90F - Cooling); cooked chicken (58F - Cooling) cooling from last night per operator. Stop Sale
01B-36-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at front service line.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (45F - Cold Holding); in large white fridge near closed employee door. Operator stated he has been in and out of cooler all morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of toxic substance stored next to open box with aluminum foil sheets on shelf in corner of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to grill soiled/ stained. Also, fryer baskets have accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store a couple of utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored over ready to eat chicken in large white fridge next to closed kitchen entry door.
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at table next to open window soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle missing lid in Unisex restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Part of a Ceiling tile missing on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to Reach-in cooler that is used as storage on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
27
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to box of jiffy cornbread mix on shelf next to mop sink. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked red beans and rice, stewed chicken (53F-55F - Cold Holding)in reach in fridge across from stove. Operator stated items were placed in fridge today. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Establishment is NOST. Observed customers eating at table provided in dining room. Operator stated they tell customers that they are a to go restaurant. We discussed the 4 tables (12 seats) in restaurant. Provided seat change evaluation to operator during this inspection.
28-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf near mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of fryer baskets have accumulation of debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing from above table next to stove on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in fridge across from stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temp 57F. Observed large mass of ice on back interior wall of fridge. Operator removed TcS foods to place in nearby cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in unisex restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic Container with juice stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed juice to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 3 microwaves next to food pick up window soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and shelving in reach in fridges across from stove soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored in container of standing water to thaw in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator turned on running water to thaw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
35
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired. Only 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen fish in upright reach in freezer. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Operator under same ownership. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaning chemicals stored on top of reach in coolers and next to clean utensil. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked jerk chicken (47-49F - Cold Holding), stored on prep table sitting out for approximately 10mins. Left out to be used later to reheat. Employee place back in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning chemicals stored in back kitchen hand wash sink next to three comp sink area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in employee restroom in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired. Only 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired. Only 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training and no form. Provided form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front cook line. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over three compartment sink
36-37-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in back of reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of fryer with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen door not self closing
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
23
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); deli honey ham (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked noodle (51F - Cold Holding) in silver/ black reach in fridge near kitchen entry area. Observed fridge unable to maintain temp of 41F and below. Operator stated fridge went out this morning. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler. cooked chicken (92-113F - Cold Holding) on counter near microwave. Operator stated he pulled chicken out to put some in microwave to prepare some orders. Discussed TPHC with operator. Operator placed cooked chicken back in cooler to chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: At callback still same. House made rice and beans 47F in white fridge, and cooked beef 50F in small household fridge across from fryer. Operator removed beef and placed in new fridge to chill. Operator stated he had both foods out briefly for serving. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in silver/ black fridge next to kitchen entrance near hand wash sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 51-54F. Observed torn gasket across bottom of fridge door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: At callback: Operator replaced reach in fridge. Ambient temperature of new white fridge that replaced previous fridge 46F. Rechecked temp at end of callback at 44F. Other nearby fridge across from fryer ambient temperature at 50-55F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
82
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to bottle of seasonings on shelf near kitchen entrance. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to property store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); deli honey ham (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked noodle (51F - Cold Holding) in silver/ black reach in fridge near kitchen entry area. Observed fridge unable to maintain temp of 41F and below. Operator stated fridge went out this morning. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler. cooked chicken (92-113F - Cold Holding) on counter near microwave. Operator stated he pulled chicken out to put some in microwave to prepare some orders. Discussed TPHC with operator. Operator placed cooked chicken back in cooler to chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee had gloves on to remove food debris from hand wash sink and then handled cooked chicken to put in microwave. Discussed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) in silver/ black reach in fridge near kitchen entry door. Operator stated cooler stopped working properly this morning. Operator removed shelled eggs to a nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed cabbage and ready to eat whipped topping. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to dumping food. Observed food debris in hand wash sink.Operator started to clean out some of the food debris in hand wash sink. Also, hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store multiple bottles of cleaners. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Go paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in kitchen area near grill area missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in silver/ black fridge next to kitchen entrance near hand wash sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 51-54F. Observed torn gasket across bottom of fridge door. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on silver/black reach in fridge near kitchen entry area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of equipment on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made BBQ sauce in grab and go case missing description, and name and address of establishment that prepared the food. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of two fridges in kitchen area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging stored on shelf next to stove. Operator labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of fryer baskets soiled.
23-24-4
22
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs, stored in an upright refrigerator above unwashed cabbage . Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in ware washing area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without paper towels and hand soap at the hand sink in kitchen. Manager was able to provide hand soap and paper towels . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Observed establishment without 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with container stored inside sink. Manager removed container from hand sink to allow for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed establishment without proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed establishment missing ceiling tile near grill area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment without current license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bottles of Jerk sauce prepared and and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last copy of inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area.
23-03-4
35
Sep 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Just Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Just Jerk on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Just Jerk.
How does Just Jerk compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Just Jerk most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Just Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Just Jerk have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Just Jerk 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 Just Jerk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Just Jerk is inspected around four times per year on average.
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