Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
8007 S Us 1, Port St Lucie, FL 34952Jerk City Restaurant in Port St. Lucie has logged 36 inspections since 2016 with 230 total violations, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with handwashing and employee health reporting violations cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, most notably in April 2025 when four high-priority violations were documented including employee health reporting, handwashing, proper hand washing, and water supply issues, prompting a Warning Issued disposition. A fire safety violation was documented in 2015 for improper propane tank storage inside the building. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it included one intermediate violation and four basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.05
violations / inspection
5.05 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Partial · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections23 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie had?
- Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie find?
- Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
- Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
- Has Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Jerk City Restaurant in Port St Lucie has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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