How many health inspections has LADY P JAMAICAN JERK had?

LADY P JAMAICAN JERK has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LADY P JAMAICAN JERK ever been shut down?

Yes, LADY P JAMAICAN JERK has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LADY P JAMAICAN JERK?

The most frequently cited violations at LADY P JAMAICAN JERK are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

LADY P JAMAICAN JERK

1696 PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CAMPBELL PAULETTE · License: SEA6603125

LADY P JAMAICAN JERK in Port St Lucie, FL has 30 inspections on record with 212 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

30Inspections

212Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LADY P JAMAICAN JERK
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 29, 2022	Sewage back up	11:31:00

Inspection History (30)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Feb 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 19, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

LADY P JAMAICAN JERK has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LADY P JAMAICAN JERK had?: LADY P JAMAICAN JERK has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LADY P JAMAICAN JERK ever been shut down?: Yes, LADY P JAMAICAN JERK has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LADY P JAMAICAN JERK?: The most frequently cited violations at LADY P JAMAICAN JERK are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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