JUST JERK
11316 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.551.1742
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at front service line.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. house made beans and rice (62F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (64F - Cooling) prepared night prior did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. house made beans and rice (62F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (64F - Cooling) prepared night prior did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store misc cleaning products. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to fryers. Operator replenished soap.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed three microwaves on table next to kitchen entrance soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage bins with rice and flour in kitchen soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above stove and grill soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler fridges near doorway soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of raw chicken at triple sink thawing without running water. Operator turned on water to assist with thawing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white substance removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of flour.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. cooked beans and rice (90F - Cooling); cooked chicken (58F - Cooling) cooling from last night per operator. See Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beans and rice (90F - Cooling); cooked chicken (58F - Cooling) cooling from last night per operator. Stop Sale
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at front service line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (45F - Cold Holding); in large white fridge near closed employee door. Operator stated he has been in and out of cooler all morning.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of toxic substance stored next to open box with aluminum foil sheets on shelf in corner of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to grill soiled/ stained. Also, fryer baskets have accumulation of debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store a couple of utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Part of a Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle missing lid in Unisex restroom
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to Reach-in cooler that is used as storage on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at table next to open window soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored over ready to eat chicken in large white fridge next to closed kitchen entry door.
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Establishment is NOST. Observed customers eating at table provided in dining room. Operator stated they tell customers that they are a to go restaurant. We discussed the 4 tables (12 seats) in restaurant. Provided seat change evaluation to operator during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked red beans and rice, stewed chicken (53F-55F - Cold Holding)in reach in fridge across from stove. Operator stated items were placed in fridge today. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to box of jiffy cornbread mix on shelf next to mop sink. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf near mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of fryer baskets have accumulation of debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing from above table next to stove on cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in fridge across from stove unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temp 57F. Observed large mass of ice on back interior wall of fridge. Operator removed TcS foods to place in nearby cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in unisex restroom
Food stored on floor. Plastic Container with juice stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed juice to properly store.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 3 microwaves next to food pick up window soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and shelving in reach in fridges across from stove soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored in container of standing water to thaw in triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator turned on running water to thaw chicken.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP gas tank stored in back room near mop sink.
Jan 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired. Only 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Operator under same ownership. Operator paid license during inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen fish in upright reach in freezer. Employee properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked jerk chicken (47-49F - Cold Holding), stored on prep table sitting out for approximately 10mins. Left out to be used later to reheat. Employee place back in reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaning chemicals stored on top of reach in coolers and next to clean utensil. Employee properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning chemicals stored in back kitchen hand wash sink next to three comp sink area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in employee restroom in kitchen area.
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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired. Only 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired. Only 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training and no form. Provided form
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front cook line. Employee provided
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over three compartment sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in back of reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen door not self closing
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank larger than 2.7 lb stored in back kitchen area
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. 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. cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); deli honey ham (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked noodle (51F - Cold Holding) in silver/ black reach in fridge near kitchen entry area. Observed fridge unable to maintain temp of 41F and below. Operator stated fridge went out this morning. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler. cooked chicken (92-113F - Cold Holding) on counter near microwave. Operator stated he pulled chicken out to put some in microwave to prepare some orders. Discussed TPHC with operator. Operator placed cooked chicken back in cooler to chill.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in silver/ black fridge next to kitchen entrance near hand wash sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 51-54F. Observed torn gasket across bottom of fridge door.
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed cabbage and ready to eat whipped topping. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) in silver/ black reach in fridge near kitchen entry door. Operator stated cooler stopped working properly this morning. Operator removed shelled eggs to a nearby cooler to chill.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee had gloves on to remove food debris from hand wash sink and then handled cooked chicken to put in microwave. Discussed hand washing with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); deli honey ham (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked noodle (51F - Cold Holding) in silver/ black reach in fridge near kitchen entry area. Observed fridge unable to maintain temp of 41F and below. Operator stated fridge went out this morning. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler. cooked chicken (92-113F - Cold Holding) on counter near microwave. Operator stated he pulled chicken out to put some in microwave to prepare some orders. Discussed TPHC with operator. Operator placed cooked chicken back in cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to bottle of seasonings on shelf near kitchen entrance. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to property store.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to dumping food. Observed food debris in hand wash sink.Operator started to clean out some of the food debris in hand wash sink. Also, hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store multiple bottles of cleaners.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Go paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of fryer baskets soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in kitchen area near grill area missing.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in silver/ black fridge next to kitchen entrance near hand wash sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 51-54F. Observed torn gasket across bottom of fridge door.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on silver/black reach in fridge near kitchen entry area torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of equipment on cookline.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made BBQ sauce in grab and go case missing description, and name and address of establishment that prepared the food.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of two fridges in kitchen area soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging stored on shelf next to stove. Operator labeled container of flour.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in ware washing area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs, stored in an upright refrigerator above unwashed cabbage. Manager removed and stored properly.
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. Observed establishment without 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with container stored inside sink. Manager removed container from hand sink to allow for hand washing.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed establishment without proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed establishment without paper towels and hand soap at the hand sink in kitchen. Manager was able to provide hand soap and paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed establishment missing ceiling tile near grill area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment without current license displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bottles of Jerk sauce prepared and and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last copy of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area.
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.