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Tee Island Jerk

1379 Sw Gatlin Blvd Unit# 13, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
African
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Tee Island Jerk, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Tee Island Jerk is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fritters made 10 mins ago 120-135F in hot holding case. Manager removed the 2 fritters found out of temp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 112-113F. Manager is boiling water to correct. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.in a shared plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen.
36-27-5
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made Saturday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F
10-07-4
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line not operating. Do not use for cold food storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Informed operator. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Three door cooler in prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Multiple pans on floor in back storage. Informed operator. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not operating, make sure the cooler is maintaining 41F before TCS food is placed in cooler. No food in at time.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Root vegetables in tub on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop and tongs in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top and sides of wood burning grill heavy soiled.
23-03-4
82
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
90
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Shared restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside corn meal. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tee Island Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tee Island Jerk on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tee Island Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tee Island Jerk.

How does Tee Island Jerk compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Tee Island Jerk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Tee Island Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tee Island Jerk have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tee Island 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 Tee Island Jerk inspected?

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

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