King Jerk

14821 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33181

African

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited King Jerk seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for North Miami Beach sits at 72, putting King Jerk on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 no poster or clean up plan. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth outside of sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans stored not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Observed soda cans and seasonings stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.

11-27-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit / expired provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical strips expired.

16-37-1

Nov 14, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical 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. Observed sweet plantain (108°F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside hot holding box. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee name oratio garrell **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At the time of callback inspection not manager certificate for Oratio Garrell. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

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. Employee name Oric broad belt, Lorraine Farrell. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At the time of callback inspection not employees food handle certificate for employees name Oric broad belt, Lorraine Farrell. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At the time of callback inspection Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Time Extended**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Jerk on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King Jerk.

How does King Jerk compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

King Jerk most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has King Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Jerk have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King Jerk means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is King Jerk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Jerk is inspected around two times per year on average.

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