Polka European Market & Deli
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Polka European Market & Deli nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Box with cans of vegetables” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Jensen Beach facility scores 80, putting Polka European Market & Deli on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 78F on bathroom. Hot water faucet not working, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same 72F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 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. Observed inside of walk-in cooler a deep covered container with Mushroom soup at 11:30am 58F cooling overnight . Per operator product cooling since last night Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling bread with bare hands. Advised employee to wear gloves when handling ready to eat food **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread, raw chicken inside walk-in in freezer. Advised operator to removed item from thank you to go bag **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade towel used for food - direct contact with bread Advised operator to use deli paper **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Several opened boxes with raw fish, raw pork, raw bacon stored above bread inside walk-in in freezer. A container with raw breaded chicken stored above French fries inside reach in freezer on cook line A container with raw pork stored above a container with bread stored inside reach in freezer on storage area by ice machine. Advised operator to stored properly all items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw pork loin stored above a container with chopped salads inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside front counter display Potato pirogues 51f cold Holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside of walk-in cooler a deep covered container with Mushroom soup at 11:30am 58F cooling overnight . Per operator product cooling since last night Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside front counter display Potato pirogues 51f cold Holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Observed seating outside of cooler on front counter area Pork shoulder and belly 56F cold Holding Cheesecake 56f cold Holding, Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to inside of cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. For new employee hired . Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 78F on bathroom. Hot water faucet not working, **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Box with cans of vegetables, bottles of plastic water stored on floor throughout the restaurant. **Warning**
08B-38-4
20
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened 10/19/23 lacking date marking, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple slicers have an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -bags of styrofoam hinged trays stored on floor in hallway, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -damp blue wiping cloth stored on the side of the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor- oil cases in dry storage area Stew on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over potatoes/wic/corrective action taken/operator stored raw pork properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken with raw pork/prep cooler/cookline/corrective action taken/operator separated both raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plastic cups/on floor/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polka European Market & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polka European Market & Deli on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polka European Market & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “box with cans of vegetables” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Polka European Market & Deli.
How does Polka European Market & Deli compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Polka European Market & Deli most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Polka European Market & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polka European Market & Deli have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Polka European Market & Deli 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 Polka European Market & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polka European Market & Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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