JAY'S PIZZA & PASTA
8983 OKEECHOBEE BLVD #216, West Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.753.9997
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station reach in cooler- Shredded cheese 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026024961 | Feb 17, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024028467 | Apr 22, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw breaded chicken stored above cooked chicken wings. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, meat balls (129F - Hot Holding); pasta sauce (114F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F. Operator placed items onto stove to reheat. Rechecked items-meatballs (177F - Reheating); pasta sauce (172F - Reheating).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, bottle of cleaner stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-carrots, celery stored above ready to eat cooked eggplant and cheeses. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of food removed from original packaging not labeled with common name.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (116F - Hot Holding); cooked meatballs (121-128F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat. Rechecked tomato sauce 185F meatballs 187F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm. Operator discarded remade solution rechecked 100 Ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty and refilled sanitizer bucket at handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar and salt food
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of giardinera vegetables and plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal in men's bathroom not flushing.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm operator added chlorine rechecked 100Ppm
Working containers of food(sugar,salt) removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage closet - containers of paint stored over single service pizza boxes- operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by cookline - pasta strainer in sink- operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- purple chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen prep area- educated operator employees moved to dinning room.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm- Corrected to 100ppm)
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Chicken wings 44-47F at 3:55( cooling overnight)- food covered - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer - raw veal not commercially packaged stored over cooked pasta- operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Chicken wings 44-47F at 3:55( cooling overnight)- food covered - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on shelf raw salmon over shredded mozzarella cheese in walk-in cooler. Observed on shelf raw shell eggs over English cucumbers and celery stalks in walk-in cooler. Operator placed items on lower shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on shelf above a plastic container of giardinera vegetables and soda cans. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. left side top inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar and salt food. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of Parmesan cheese in flip top cooler the handle in contact with Parmesan cheese
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked broccoli and spinach- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station reach in cooler- Shredded cheese 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for pizza slices- operator placed time mark for remaining hour.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfecting wipes stored above soda bottles- operator moved to lower shelf.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At speed rack by cook line- Cooked sausage 76- 84F at 2:50 to 75-80F at 3:15( cooling since 2:10)- food left out to cool on counter- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within remaining 55 minutes- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler by cookline- Cooked pasta made 02/03/2024 not date marked - operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Multi purpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled.
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.