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BOSTON JUICY JERK

5530 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.484.2620

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats102
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1610026
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chastised over raw pork. Operator moved chi to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024040855Jul 1, 2024Aug 20, 2024$200
2--2020052834Nov 4, 2020Dec 15, 2020$400
2--2015000717Dec 29, 2014Jan 27, 2015$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's rest room.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter, white and red cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line, wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Operator removed during the inspection.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chastised over raw pork. Operator moved chi to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at front counter and cook line have deep cut marks. No longer easily cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In ware washing area, floor tiles missing and broken.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 82°F with in use utensils. Operator moved water to stove burner to reach 135°.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed on speed rack raw liver over container of two percent milk on speed rack. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack raw chicken over cut callaloo in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime operator removed to have washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn true reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve/holder surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed whole snapper and chicken feet stored in same container not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator separated
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (121-130F - Hot Holding)in hot holding unit at front counter held less than four hours. Operator reheated on stove.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Employee started 10days ago. Emailed form to operator to be filled out.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed curry goat, brown stew chicken, oxtail, rice per manager unsure when prepared.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage tile in storage area
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on true reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 84F on kitchen preparation table.
Basic/10-07-4
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed chicken feet over bananas in True reach in cooler. Operator removed and place in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (118-129F - Hot Holding) Per operator less than one hour. Operator reheated on stove.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in storage room water stain discoloration.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
Basic/50-09-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed plastic water bottle in True reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dry store room has mold like buildup and discoloration.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended
Faucet/handle missing / damaged at plumbing fixture. Handles on hand sink by triple sink broken.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bus pans on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by triple sink separating from wall.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed at callback same. Time Extended
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, fried fish (45F - Cold Holding); curry goat (46F - Cold Holding); brown gravy (45F - Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (46F - Cold Holding); salted pig feet (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager prepared days before and in unit overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, fried fish (45F - Cold Holding); curry goat (46F - Cold Holding); brown gravy (45F - Cold Holding); cooked cow feet (46F - Cold Holding); salted pig feet (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager prepared days before and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoons in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed spoons.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk containers cooked beans, cooked cow feet, curry goat, and fried fish in walk in cooler all missing date marks. Per manager unsure when all made.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dry store room has mold like buildup and discoloration.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Faucet/handle missing / damaged at plumbing fixture. Handles on hand sink by triple sink broken.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bus pans on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Thermometer missing in front hot display box.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in True reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by triple sink separating from wall.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container frozen food in walk in freezer. Uncovered container of chicken soup in True reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.