Pinnacle Jerk

20260 Us Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34715
African
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Pinnacle Jerk has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pinnacle Jerk's latest score of 61 falls below the Clermont average of 68. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 inside food truck
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked onions and peppers (116F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (123F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator turned temperature up on oven . Onions and peppers 202F, wings 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaners stored in hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on make table
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out boxes above cooler, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked with containers of cleaners
31A-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -wood cutting board
14-06-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
64
Jun 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinnacle Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinnacle Jerk on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pinnacle Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pinnacle Jerk.

How does Pinnacle Jerk compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Pinnacle Jerk most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.

Has Pinnacle Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pinnacle Jerk have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pinnacle Jerk 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 Pinnacle Jerk inspected?

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