DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

JAWS HOT CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD

1258 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: 3617570

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: 3617570

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10832152

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee at cook line with out hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10831032

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee at cook line with out hair restraints. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw ground beef. Above open bag of French fries not all products commercially packaged.. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at walk-in refrigerator. soft serve (55F - Cold Holding) overnight ; fish (55F - Cold Holding)overnight ; sliced cheese and shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) overnight. ; shelled eggs over night (55F - Cold Holding); chicken tender overnight (54F - Cold Holding) over night Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soft serve (55F - Cold Holding) overnight ; fish (55F - Cold Holding)overnight ; sliced cheese and shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) overnight. ; shelled eggs over night (55F - Cold Holding); chicken tender overnight (54F - Cold Holding) over night See stop sale Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787648

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vent soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: hood vents still soiled with grease and dripping down wall. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Operator uses chlorine sanitizer, but has quinary test strips Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Them manager stated that he did not do the certified food manager course. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: One employee Nicole has been employed here longer then 60 days . Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787550

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe at dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vent soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe plastic container with water , margarine, barbecue sauce, not labeled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above pickles. Operate placed raw shelled eggs above chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe chicken that was on time as public health control yesterday being used today . Warning
  • 03F-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale. Observe chicken on board that states 2/15 at 11:30 Operate correct to 2/25 at 11:30 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observe chicken that was on time as public health control yesterday being used today . Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8823143

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe at dry storage.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers of pickles on floor in walk in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe by office.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe squeeze bottles with water and yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe bus pans blocking hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775977

  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observe time marked on chalkboard June 26 at 1:40. Operator corrected to July 8at 12:36. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Established has catfish (Ameiurus catus) on menu but serves swai ( Pangasianodon hypophthalmus). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observe on menu crab cakes and the box has Krabby cakes Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594166

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of pickles on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observe cup, gloves , boxes, plastic bags on ground.
  • 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observe at display refrigerator at front counter raw conch salad above bottled drinks. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe chicken that was on time yesterday reused today that was cooled overnight.Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observe chicken that was on time yesterday reused today that use cooled overnight . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. 1) Established has catfish (Ameiurus catus) on menu but serves swai ( Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) unable to provide invoice. .. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment has CRAB CAKES ON MENU BUT CASE IN FREEZER READS KRABBY CAKES ( made with imitation crab meat) unable to provide invoice.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593791

  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observe broken gaskets in flip top refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Order was placed. Gaskets on order **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Open Dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; chicken,shrimp,fish, all food stored in cooler overnight (49-50 F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Raw Chicken 49°F-55°F, raw shrimp 52°F, shucked raw oysters 57°F in flip top refrigerator. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator stated all items were loaded into this unit one and a half hours ago. Admin Complaint
  • 52-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. 1)Established has catfish (Ameiurus catus) on menu but serves swai ( Pangasianodon hypophthalmus). 2) Establishment has CRAB CAKES ON MENU BUT CASE IN FREEZER READS KRABBY CAKES ( made with imitation crab meat). Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: 1)Established has catfish (Ameiurus catus) on menu but serves swai ( Pangasianodon hypophthalmus). 2) Establishment has CRAB CAKES ON MENU BUT CASE IN FREEZER READS KRABBY CAKES ( made with imitation crab meat). Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530308

  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observe broken gaskets in flip top refrigerator. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observe for conch. Operator contacted distributor , and received parasite destruction letter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken above cooked chicken in walk-in refrigerator. Operator removed cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)Observe cooked chicken that was on time as public health control in refrigerator the next day. 2) observe at Flip top refrigerator ; chicken,shrimp,fish, all food stored in cooler overnight (49-50 F - Cold Holding). Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; chicken,shrimp,fish, all food stored in cooler overnight (49-50 F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Warning
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observe cooked chicken that was on time as public health control in refrigerator the next day. Warning
  • 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. 1)Established has catfish (Ameiurus catus) on menu but serves swai ( Pangasianodon hypophthalmus). 2) Establishment has CRAB CAKES ON MENU BUT CASE IN FREEZER READS KRABBY CAKES ( made with imitation crab meat). Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. I emailed operator and operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning