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JACK'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT

14856 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561.638.5552

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012521
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $2,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024051681Sep 3, 2024Sep 25, 2024$800
2--2024027900Apr 18, 2024Jun 6, 2024$400
2--2024009880Feb 14, 2024Mar 14, 2024$800
2--2022006132Jan 5, 2022Mar 7, 2022$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped hand on soiled towel and then proceeded to grab garlic knots out of oven with clean equipment. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer near fan.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at pizza station.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front of ice machine soiled with dirt and or dust. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sods nozzles soiled. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the side of tall reach in cooler heavily soiled. Employee cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza line reach in cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee on cook line cutting board. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at cut tomatoes at salad line. Operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Observed in walk in freezer
Basic/36-62-4
Sep 4, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building and proceed to handle utensils/pans without first washing hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 6 live roaches inside of wheels of 2 stoves on cook line in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches on underside of bottom shelf of 2 tier shelf in front of steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in between gap of triple sink and wall on cook line in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/CFM arrived at time of inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under triple sink on cook line in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Next unannounced Time Extended
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pizza dough stored in direct contact with can liner in walk in cooler. Operator removed from can liner
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of control device on side of salad station. Operator removed and discarded, sanitized area
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on sides of ovens on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Cooked eggplant, cooked peppers in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Feb 14, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in wheel of 6 burner stove on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind ware washing machine in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of broken floor tiles under steam table in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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. Pizza by the slice held on TPHC for approximately 30 minutes has no time marking, operator time marked
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30+ dead roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches hanging from shelf directly above cook line work station in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on cutting board on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches inside of right side oven on cook line in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of prep table Employee removed cell phone then cleaned and sanitize prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner placed ice scoop in an upright position
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by Pizza station
Basic/31B-04-4

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.