REGGAE JERK OF THE PALM BEACHES
1225 45 ST UNIT 508, Mangonia Park FL 33407 · 561.320.1615
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 01, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025011405 | Dec 17, 2024 | Jul 14, 2025 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024009359 | Jan 26, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 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 left side double door upright reach in cooler; cooked rice with cooked beans (64F - Cooling), Operator stated cooling overnight in full deep, tightly covered container did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment through rear exit door, walked into kitchen, handled clean equipment, clean utensils and began preparing food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed soiled food storage/preparation/service pans then placed to dry store/re-use without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm, properly sanitized pans.
Non-food grade container (orange hardware store 5 gallon bucket with white painted lettering designed/constructed for chemical/paint/concrete mixing/storage) used for food (sauce/seasoning) storage in direct contact with food (sauce/seasoning). Advised Operator to remove from non-food grade bucket and to only use food-grade containers for food storage.
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 left side double door upright reach in cooler; cooked rice with cooked beans (64F - Cooling), Operator stated cooling overnight in full deep, tightly covered container, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At back, left side double door upright reach in cooler; cooked oxtail (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler with both doors propped open for approximately 1 hour, closed doors/moved items to adjacent cooler/freezer in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At left side steam table; cooked oxtails (64F - Reheating 9:15/67F 10:00); cooked chicken (58F - Reheating 9:15/62F 10:00). Operator stated items reheating in steam table for 1 hour prior to first temperature, at this rate will not reach 165F for 15 seconds within 2 hours, moved to cook line to rapidly reheat items to 165F for 15 seconds to be held at 135F or above.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink on cook line/in kitchen. Advised operator to provide paper towels at all, handwashing sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Advised Operator to acquire required probe thermometer.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food on cook line in kitchen. Advised employee to not chew gum while in food preparation/storage/service areas or in ware washing area. Employee stopped chewing gum, discarded.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered establishment walked behind counter, put on gloves and then handled clean utensils unwrapped single service takeout containers and packaged food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (raw chicken and washed cut cabbage). Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags for food storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated cooked oxtails reheated prior to being held in steam table for 30 minutes, reheated to 165F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator acquired probe thermometer during inspection.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Uncovered pwn of raw chicken stored under hand washing sink drain line on sheet tray directly on floor. Operator moved raw chicken to prep table.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw brown stew chicken stored over washed peeled potatoes in the reach in cooler. The chicken was moved to a different cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken legs were stored over unwashed cabbage in the reach in cooler. The chicken was moved to a different cooler
Food stored on floor. Behind the front counter, plastic bottles of soda and water were stored on the floor. An employee moved off of the floor.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the entrance to the kitchen, the silver extinguisher is in the red area.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 Reach-in Cooler; rice and beans (49F - Cooling); cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) Per operator items were held overnight See stop sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 01, 2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach-in Cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours. See stop sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Reach-in Cooler; rice and beans (49F - Cooling); cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) Per operator items were held overnight See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach-in Cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Dry Storage; Chemical (soap) stored above powdery seasoning. Advised operator who fixed
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 Standing Cooler; oxtail (49F - Cooling); Cooked beans (50F-Cooling) Food held in large covered containers Food held overnight Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within 6 hours See stop sale
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At Reach-in Freezer; Meat in direct contact with non food grade bag Discussed with operator who removed
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 Standing Cooler; oxtail (49F - Cooling); Cooked beans (50F-Cooling) Food held in large covered containers Food held overnight Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within 6 hours Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach in Cooler; rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding) Food held in large covered container Food held for 2 days
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach in Cooler; rice and peas (47F - Cold Holding) Food held in large covered container Food held for 2 days See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical on food preparation table Discussed with operator who removed
Jan 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Sparrow Beverage Island ginger 7 each, ( 100 Sparow drive, Royal Palm Beach,fl -33411 address on the beverage container. ) unable to provide invoice and license from the vendor for this location
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Sparrow Beverage Island ginger 7 each, ( 100 Sparow drive, Royal Palm Beach,fl -33411 address on the beverage container. ) unable to provide invoice and license from the vendor for this location
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink blocked by trash can. Manager removed the can.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.....paper towel use as a liner in fried chicken. Employee moved.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food..... stored cut cabbage directly in the thank you bag. Employee cooked cabbage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....raw pork 49° in reach in cooler being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved another acceptable cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding fried chicken 98° in steam table being held less than four hours, operator time marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at women bath room. Employee provided
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