Love Birds Jerk Spot
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Love Birds Jerk Spot, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Love Birds Jerk Spot is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
82
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks on floor in front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Beef stew, cabbage, cod fish, greens ; cut melon 95F-107F cooling 2hrs. Operator immediately removed to freezer for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Establishment is selling Bottled juice made off site at an unknown facility. Observed 4 Passionfruit bottles , 4 pine apple bottles , 2 cucumber ginger bottles, 1 sorel bottle, 1 ginger bottles, 4 mango bottles. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken in hot box 125F less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put on time plan -Bread fruit, casava, dumplings, chicken ; (90-97F - Hot Holding). In pots on counter less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. -Passionfruit, pine apple, mango, bottled juices lacking all label. -cucumber ginger, sorel, ginger, bottled juices have labeled of address of establishment but juice is made and bottled off site
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by pan Hand sink in kitchen block by trash can
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 Hole in ceiling tile above crock pots. 1 above rack above triple sink
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. on Side of black fridge around water heater.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks on floor in front counter
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of black fridge -Top of water heater , piping's above water heater
23-03-4
43
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical 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. fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Manager turned up the heat on pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In stove area
36-34-5
82
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef soup (109F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
74
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainers certificate number. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Love Birds Jerk Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Love Birds Jerk Spot on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Love Birds Jerk Spot?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Love Birds Jerk Spot.
How does Love Birds Jerk Spot compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Love Birds Jerk Spot most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Love Birds Jerk Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Love Birds Jerk Spot have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Love Birds Jerk Spot 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 Love Birds Jerk Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Love Birds Jerk Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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