Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Mangonia Park facility scores 73, putting Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered establishment walked behind counter, put on gloves and then handled clean utensils unwrapped single service takeout containers and packaged food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (raw chicken and washed cut cabbage). Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags for food storage.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated cooked oxtails reheated prior to being held in steam table for 30 minutes, reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator acquired probe thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Uncovered pwn of raw chicken stored under hand washing sink drain line on sheet tray directly on floor. Operator moved raw chicken to prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw brown stew chicken stored over washed peeled potatoes in the reach in cooler. The chicken was moved to a different cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken legs were stored over unwashed cabbage in the reach in cooler. The chicken was moved to a different cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Behind the front counter, plastic bottles of soda and water were stored on the floor. An employee moved off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; rice and beans (49F - Cooling); cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) Per operator items were held overnight See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 01, 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach-in Cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours. See stop sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; rice and beans (49F - Cooling); cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) Per operator items were held overnight See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach-in Cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Dry Storage; Chemical (soap) stored above powdery seasoning. Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
47
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical on food preparation table Discussed with operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Standing Cooler; oxtail (49F - Cooling); Cooked beans (50F-Cooling) Food held in large covered containers Food held overnight Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within 6 hours See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At Reach-in Freezer; Meat in direct contact with non food grade bag Discussed with operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Standing Cooler; oxtail (49F - Cooling); Cooked beans (50F-Cooling) Food held in large covered containers Food held overnight Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within 6 hours Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach in Cooler; rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding) Food held in large covered container Food held for 2 days
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach in Cooler; rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding) Food held in large covered container Food held for 2 days See stop sale
03A-02-5
47
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Sparrow Beverage Island ginger 7 each, ( 100 Sparow drive, Royal Palm Beach ,fl -33411 address on the beverage container. ) unable to provide invoice and license from the vendor for this location **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Sparrow Beverage Island ginger 7 each, ( 100 Sparow drive, Royal Palm Beach ,fl -33411 address on the beverage container. ) unable to provide invoice and license from the vendor for this location
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink blocked by trash can. Manager removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
61
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.....paper towel use as a liner in fried chicken . Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food..... stored cut cabbage directly in the thank you bag . Employee cooked cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....raw pork 49° in reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding fried chicken 98° in steam table being held less than four hours, operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at women bath room . Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
50
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice 50° in reach in cooler being held more than four hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice 50° in reach in cooler being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken stew 109°, pork 100°, cabbage 78° in steam table being held less than four hours.operator time marked food for time being. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food....cooked rice, chicken, dough stored in plastic to go bags . Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front line . Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
41
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches.
How does Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches compare to other restaurants in Mangonia Park?
Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Mangonia Park average of 73.
Has Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches 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 Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reggae Jerk of the Palm Beaches is inspected around three times per year on average.
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