Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
1739 W 45 St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-2165Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach has accumulated 144 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.8 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures but was issued two disciplinary actions totaling $300 in fines. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting (12 citations), proper hand and arm washing (11), and outer opening protection (11). A fire safety inspection in 2025 noted a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone at the rear door.
Most recent closure: August 19, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4.7
violations / inspection
4.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.81
violations / inspection
3.81 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025032473 | $200.00 | Mar 13, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022000787 | $100.00 | Nov 23, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Red extinguisher at the rear door.
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 Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 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 (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between August 19, 2026 and August 20, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 20, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach was last shut down on August 19, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach had?
- Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach find?
- Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on August 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $300.00 in fines.
- How much has Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Jerk Island Take Out Rest in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $300.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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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