Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach
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3950-6 Nw Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach has been inspected 23 times since 2016 with 94 total violations, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. However, the inspection record shows persistent high-priority violations concentrated in employee health and handwashing practices. Management awareness violations appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections; employee health reporting violations were cited in 5 consecutive inspections from January 2024 through February 2026; proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 4 of the last 5 inspections. Three inspections in the past 18 months (September 2025, February 2025, November 2024) resulted in "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions, indicating escalated formal enforcement. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 documented 12 violations including 4 high-priority findings (management awareness, handwashing, and employee health reporting) but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach last inspected?
- Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach had?
- Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach find?
- Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Polka European Market & Deli in Jensen Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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