Jesula
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
61
Score
Jesula appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Jesula's latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat peppers. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a wiping cloth in it. Operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags stored over single service items. Operator stored employees bags properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed take out bag used as cover for pan of peppers and onions.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed both (all) probe thermometers not accurate by minus 17°F.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, prepared in house, in reach in freezer, per operator 72 hours prior, no dates.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operated removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of debris behind equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in both reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinated chicken more than 24 hours, per operator. No date marks.
02C-02-5
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**
53B-05-5
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating chicken while at front counter.
12B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in prep station.
14-20-4
86
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bus tub of raw chicken stored above cooked lo mien. Operator corrected and disposed of lo mien. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
82
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler- raw chicken stored over pita bread. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
78
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in back kitchen Deerfield reach in. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made new solution- chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under back kitchen hand sink.
29-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jesula last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jesula on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jesula?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jesula.
How does Jesula compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Jesula most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Jesula's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jesula have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jesula means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jesula inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jesula is inspected around three times per year on average.
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