River Park, St. Lucie County

JERK CITY RESTAURANT

8007 S US 1, River Park, FL 34952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 26, 2026
City
River Park
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-06-4

Detail 24592300

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler

10-07-4

Detail 24592301

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f. Advised to add hot water Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 24592299

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24259999

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fan stored in sink in back prep area where bulk meat is cut

32-04-4

Detail 24259997

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-12-6

Detail 24259996

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom

50-09-4

Detail 24259998

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Needs to print new license

06-01-5

Detail 24259995

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On table still frozen advised to properly thaw Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 23834630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: Time Extended

Apr 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 23710581

High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found in back room. Warning

28-14-5

Detail 23710582

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Back of kitchen outside. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23710578

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23710585

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bananas cooked 112F hot holding. Manager placed food on steam table to reheat. Rechecked banana 125F reheating. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23710579

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large reach in freezer in back room. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23710590

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Informed manager. Back/side kitchen.

53B-01-5

Detail 23710580

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23710583

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back room/side of kitchen.

32-04-4

Detail 23710587

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23710589

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's / employees bathroom. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23710584

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23710586

Basic - Food stored on floor. Thaw fishing and curry bulk. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23710577

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish ambient. Operator placed back in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 23710588

Basic - Upright reach in freezer located next to guest bathroom needs to remain locked at all time. Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23494653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken in back room Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23437999

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Has test scheduled for the December 22, Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23438000

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken in back room Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23291192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 47f cold holding , advised to rapid chill and move away from hot foods that are cooling,

53A-03-7

Detail 23291193

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23291191

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lid is broken in back room Repeat Violation

Jun 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 22926484

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in refrigerator.

03B-01-6

Detail 22926482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains 110f hot holding

14-09-4

Detail 22926488

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-71-4

Detail 22926481

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezers

14-11-5

Detail 22926485

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in soda storage room and in meat production room. Lids broken, insulation coming out Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22926483

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In soda storage area near cooler

36-17-5

Detail 22926487

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back meat room Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 22926480

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22926486

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the soda storage room, bottom of cooler soiled.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22788041

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in storage area.

50-17-3

Detail 22788045

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22788040

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef liver over flour and raw vegetables Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 22788044

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Use on reach in freezers

14-11-5

Detail 22788042

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in soda storage area lid is broken and styrofoam is coming out

36-17-5

Detail 22788043

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in back storage area behind dining area

23-03-4

Detail 22788039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer. In storage are behind dining area

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22465255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.fish 98f advised to reheat advised to rapid reheat Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22465257

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 White freezers Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22465254

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk vinegar and bottles of seasoning, bulk oil

31B-04-4

Detail 22465256

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-06-4

Detail 22069604

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler

14-11-5

Detail 22069603

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 22069602

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen , prep area

23-03-4

Detail 22069601

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 21739042

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In white freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21739041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21739045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21739044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21739043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21739046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 21657907

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In white freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21657904

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Has books but still needs to complete tests with employees and fill in certificates Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21657909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21657906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21657908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 21657902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21657903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21657910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21657905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 21513620

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed Warning

14-15-4

Detail 21513619

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In white freezer Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21513612

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21513609

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21513616

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21513611

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21513617

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21513622

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21513610

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-36-5

Detail 21513621

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21513618

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear sink Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21513614

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor Corrected On-Site Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21513613

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21513615

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

22-45-4

Detail 20894196

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Improper bleach for ware-washing. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 20894194

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Located in top freezer - Frigidaire - Tripe held in plastic go bags.

08A-05-6

Detail 20894204

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish is stored over plantains.

31A-11-4

Detail 20894195

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 20894200

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Irish moss on store shelf . Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20894197

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 20894198

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Located in corn meal bucket . Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20894193

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 20894199

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14-11-4

Detail 20894203

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer that holds juice in soda room. Gasket on freezer in meat room . Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20894202

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at prep area of kitchen, walk in cooler floor.

36-24-5

Detail 20894205

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located at prep table in kitchen.

36-02-5

Detail 20894206

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20894201

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20581505

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 20581504

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flies under hand sink in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20581507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish with vegetables. Corrective Action Taken

02D-02-4

Detail 20581501

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Irish Moss.

50-09-4

Detail 20581503

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-4

Detail 20581508

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in side room . Lid is broken.

10-07-4

Detail 20581502

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 70°. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20581509

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under hand sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20581500

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Meat cutting room around drain area. Repeat Violation

14-06-4

Detail 20581506

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Located under hot hold cabinet at front area. Repeat Violation