CHOWDER HEADS
2123 S US HWY 1, Jupiter FL 33477 · 561-203-2903
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flies at cook line 2 live flies at three compartment sink room adjacent to cook line 30 live flies at the bar area by tap beer cooler landing on clean cups and glasses
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026040397 | Apr 8, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2025004525 | Nov 13, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024062713 | Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018021968 | Mar 22, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 26 small live flying insects on mops, brooms, and wall at mop storage area. Approximately 2 small live flying insects on sealed box of ready crust mix. Approximately 4 small live flying insects on electrical cord to hot water heater. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small movie flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added ice machine and coffee brewing station in customer dining area with no hand washing sink, discussed with operator to submit plan review and provided plan reviewed package via email.
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 26 small live flying insects on mops, brooms, and wall at mop storage area. Approximately 2 small live flying insects on sealed box of ready crust mix. Approximately 4 small live flying insects on electrical cord to hot water heater. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small movie flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added ice machine and coffee brewing station in customer dining area with no hand washing sink, discussed with operator to submit plan review and provided plan reviewed package via email.
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes wiped face and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash can and without washing hands employee handled container of raw oysters, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 26 small live flying insects on mops, brooms, and wall at mop storage area. Approximately 2 small live flying insects on sealed box of ready crust mix. Approximately 4 small live flying insects on electrical cord to hot water heater. Discussed with operator to eliminate all small movie flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary - 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added ice machine and coffee brewing station in customer dining area with no hand washing sink, discussed with operator to submit plan review and provided plan reviewed package via email.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. At cook line case of raw shell oysters with no tag, discussed with operator who found tag and place with oysters.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter on crash cart unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner, discussed with operator to label bottles.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washing hands and drying hands on on cloths; manager educated and employee washed hands
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Advised to keep in order
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with cooked fish. Operator stored properly
Dec 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gaspachio soup (47F - Cold Holding); homemade blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in three door cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Food moved to different cooler;
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- seafood cooler at cook line
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone, touched clean tongs flipping food on flat top, no handwash before; educated; employee washed hands Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food stored in double containers; suggested to place in ice bath; operator discarded food; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line Priority: Basic
Oct 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Reach-in cooler at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched clam tag submerged in clam juice and touched soup pots to poor in steam table; Educated; employee washed hands; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flies at cook line 2 live flies at three compartment sink room adjacent to cook line 30 live flies at the bar area by tap beer cooler landing on clean cups and glasses
Observed: 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. tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); clam stuffing (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); clam strips (49F - Cold Holding); shacked oysters (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); clams (48F - Cold Holding); clam strips (48F - Cold Holding); in display case at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours. See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); clam stuffing (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); clam strips (49F - Cold Holding); shacked oysters (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); clams (48F - Cold Holding); clam strips (48F -Cold Holding); in display case at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours. See Stop Sale raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); in display case at cook line; raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); in Cole holding unit#1 across from stove; as per operator food thawed prior in running cold water; food no longer 41 F or below; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; placed in ice; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flat top degreaser stored next to pumpkin seeds and flour under prep table at cook line; removed Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked lid used to cover flour and cracked plastic container used to store butter Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various soups made yesterday morning ( about 28 hours) in cooler by three compartment sink, not dated; advised operator to date mark Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 60 dead flies in plastic containers with homemade flies solution containing vinegar and other ingredients- around the bar area / tap beer cooler 20 dead flies on sticky tape placed on the floor at the bar by tap beer cooler Operator starte Operator started to clean areas; Priority: Basic
Observed: Cloth towels used to line nonfood-contact shelves- to line shelves used to store clean glasses at the bar; cloths heavily soiled with debris Advised operator to remove Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on sticky tape on the wall at the bar by three compartment sink and tap beer cooler; Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor- frying oil in the floor at cook line; advised to store properly Priority: Basic 12A-16-4 Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched clam tag submerged in clam juice and touched soup pots to poor in steam table; Educated; employee washed hands; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Heavy accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the bar Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all coolers at cook line Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line Priority: Basic
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (100F - Hot Holding) on the stove; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; placed back on the flat top to reheat to 165 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line reach in cooler
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass door at display case
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues- display case
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp bags thawing in prep sink; placed under running cold water
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- at cook line
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams Operator was able to provide the invoice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- display cases used to hold desserts and shell fish
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass door at display case at cook line/ dining room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line and display case used for shell fish
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line
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.