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J L THE TERN

16823 CAPTAIN KIRLE DR, Jupiter FL 33477 · (561)747-7600

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6005850
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 43 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - hot dogs from 12:00-4:00 pm;
High priority/03F-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024021053Mar 18, 2024Apr 23, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service unwrapped straws stored below paper towel dispenser exposed to splash from hand washing, discussed with operator who removed straws.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided- apples Operator wrapped
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in small,cooler by panini maker Stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chicken salad (44-48F - Cooling)at 12:40 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00; egg salads (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00 tuna salad (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 46 F at 1:00 since 9:00 in cooler by the window; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding);in cooler by the window; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice; food not prepared or portioned today;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - hot dogs from 12:00-4:00 pm;
High priority/03F-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chicken salad (44-48F - Cooling)at 12:40 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00; egg salads (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 48 F at 1:00 since 9:00 tuna salad (46-48F - Cooling)at 12:44 to 46 F at 1:00 since 9:00 in cooler by the window; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale
High priority/03D-06-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. egg salad (50-51F - Cooling)at 11:20 to 50 F at 11:35 since 8:30 in cooler by window; food moved to different cooler;
High priority/03D-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.