Jerk in Key West
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508 Southard Unit 101, Key West, FL 33040JERK in Key West has accumulated 65 violations across 11 inspections dating to July 2021, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection—modestly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring and serious: employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections, including repeated failures to report illness and three shell stock requirement violations in November 2025. A warning was issued on July 29, 2024 following an employee health reporting violation and allergen awareness failure. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented two management awareness violations and two employee health reporting violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Jerk in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Jerk in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jerk in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jerk in Key West last inspected?
- Jerk in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Jerk in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jerk in Key West are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Jerk in Key West had?
- Jerk in Key West has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jerk in Key West find?
- Jerk in Key West was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Jerk in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Jerk in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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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