Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1

3961 Sw Saint Lucie Blvd Ste 101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

Seafood

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1, the earliest from 2022. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Port St. Lucie restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Main grey water tank was rusted. Owner using a portable tank to drain water. Manager states tank is on order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Tank has came in and owner is waiting to attach to truck. Make sure to continue to use bucket to collect waste water and properly disposed. **Time Extended**

29-08-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Main grey water tank was rusted. Owner using a portable tank to drain water. Manager states tank is on order. **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above hand washing sink

23-03-4

Apr 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (114F - Hot Holding), suggest rapid reheat on item, operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 93F, **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta found at 95°. Advised to rapid reheat or rapid chill. Moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Removed from water, washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1.

How does Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 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 Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ketchafire Jerk and Seafood 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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