JESSIE’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
1115 NE 9TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035742 | Mar 24, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $560 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookline - White reach in - Raw pork bacon stored over ready-to-eat food cut onions. Walk in cooler - raw pork bacon stored over ready to eat cooked rice. Operator stored all items properly
Employee began working with food- cooking on grill - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and began cooking without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quaternary.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around fryer, grill and triple sink.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used personal cell phone and then engaged in food preparation - Saran wrapping ready to eat food items without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced.
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. 1 employee, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On line ordering menu. Operator updated during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around and under fryer and grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of green reach in unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Green reach in at Cookline visibly soiled.
Mar 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cookline green reach in refrigerator- Raw fish and raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - cooking vegetables- without first washing hands. Second employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - plating an order - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cookline green reach in refrigerator- Raw fish and raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - cooking vegetables- without first washing hands. Second employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food - plating an order - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.