The Jerk Stop
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited The Jerk Stop 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The Jerk Stop's latest score of 64 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, kidney bean soup (51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 10-22 and cooling overnight in walk in. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen reach in freezer, packages of raw steak and ground beef on shelf above bagged frozen fish filets removed from original package. Manager rearranged freezer to properly separate food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, kidney bean soup (51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 10-22 and cooling overnight in walk in.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In kitchen glassfront reach in cooler, portioned cooked pasta missing date removed from freezer. Per manager, pulled from freezer on 10-22. Advised manager of procedures for marked dates when prepared and pulled from frozen.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In kitchen reach in freezer, portioned cooked pasta missing production date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging above triple sink. Employee marked as bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on kitchen prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil on kitchen prep table not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to steam table front counter.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Steam table at front counter; jerk chicken 120F ( hot holding) less than 4 hours ago, operator moved to oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( bleach ) not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Emailed procedures to manager.
11-27-4
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner in ware washing area. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at front counter at 80F in standing water next to steam table. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen. Operator placed towels in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl and replaced with scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Jun 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Jerk Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Jerk Stop on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Jerk Stop?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Jerk Stop.
How does The Jerk Stop compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
The Jerk Stop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has The Jerk Stop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Jerk Stop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Jerk Stop 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 The Jerk Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Jerk Stop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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