JAWS HOT CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD

Name: JAWS HOT CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD
Address: 1258 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401, US
Rating: 35.7

1258 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

License #6020687

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35.7 Grade F / 100

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JAWS HOT CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 35.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 14 critical, 13 major, 26 minor.

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tile by side of cook line hand sink. And by rear door.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad on Togo menu with no consumer advisory .
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed on no consumer advisory on Togo menu.

Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw fish in walkin refrigerator. Operator moved raw chicken to other shelf.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator employees reporting form.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in fry mix bus pan
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at 3 compartment sink hand sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tile by side of cook line hand sink. And by rear door.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table by 3 compartment sinking
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opening drink in walk-in freezer.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple substance and unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled Fabiosa
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hose Bibb by 3 compartment sink.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed on no consumer advisory on Togo menu.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); conch salad (48F - Cold Holding); (48F); cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); soft serve (49F - Cold Holding) yogurt ( 48F cold holding) all food not prepped or portion today.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one roach excrement and/or droppings on single service shelf. Operator removed and washed and sanitized .
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose Bibb by 3 compartment sink.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed on dead roach in employee bathroom. Operator removed and washed and sanitized.

Warning Issued
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drinking and food on table next to ice machine. Operator removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table by ice machine. Operator removed
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees without hair restraint. Operator gave all employees hair nets
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles in walkin refrigerator.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirt in drain by rear door and wall.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
[03C-44-5] Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (110F - Cooking) chicken wings ; (135F - Cooking); chicken thighs (78F - Cooking); Operator cooked chicken wings (175-205F - Cooking); chicken wings and thighs (184-206F - Cooking)
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing food fray without sanitizer.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 2)Observed raw conch salad above cake in display refrigerator. Operator placed raw conch salad on lower shelf 2) observed raw beef above hot sauce in flip top refrigerator. Operator removed the hot sauce.**Corrected On-Site** 3) observe raw chicken above fish and walk in freezer not all commercially sealed
[03F-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Observed chicken (110F - Cooking) chicken thighs (78F - Cooking) Operator cooked chicken wings (175-205F - Cooking); chicken wings and thighs (184-206F - Cooking)
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in cook line hand sink. Operator removed.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator couldnt fine test kit.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not find written plan .

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