Yaad Spice Restaurant, a frequently visited Jamaican eatery in West Palm Beach, encountered some hurdles during a recent Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection. The Palm Beach County restaurant, known for its jerk chicken and oxtail, received 8 violations on October 11, 2024, including 4 high-priority issues.
Located at 2100 45th St in the 45th Street Plaza, Yaad Spice struggled with temperature management for several dishes, according to state records. The inspectors found four high-priority violations, three intermediate violations and one basic violation during the routine inspection.
Curry chicken and goat were found at 47°F in the walk-in cooler, above the safe 41°F degrees for food safety. On the cook line, beef oxtails and curry goat were held at temperatures below the required 135°F for hot foods.
The inspection also revealed labeling issues for juice prepared on-site, leading to a stop sale order. Additionally, the restaurant lacked proper documentation for new employee food safety training.