These 36 Palm Beach County restaurants ace inspection; 36 fail; 5 temporarily closed

Staff reports

Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name.

For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Palm Beach County restaurant inspections site.

Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Palm Beach County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Palm Beach County restaurant inspection site.

Last week's report: These 49 Palm Beach County restaurants failed health inspection; 3 temporarily closed

Which Palm Beach County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 16-22 inspections and no violations were found.

** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week

Which Palm Beach County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?

These restaurants failed their Oct. 16-22 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.

Chili Crab

1198 N Dixie Hwy, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 16

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches on top of dish wash machine in kitchen. One live roach on cutting board at triple sink in kitchen. Cutting board washed and sanitized. Killed and removed. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.

Danny's Pizza Express

10833 Jog Rd Ste 198, Boynton Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

10 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on shelf above cook line flip top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting lettuce with bare hands. Discussed with operator, operator instructed employee to put on gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact with can liner on cook line **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above feta cheese in walk in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside of wheels of 2 door low top freezer on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach inside of electrical door of cook line flip top cooler in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches on pipe under triple sink in kitchen **Warning**

Greenacres Bowl

6126 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 20

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.... Approximately over 10 rodent droppings underneath tall reach in cooler at dishwashing washing room. 4 rodent droppings underneath prep sink and handwashing sink at dishwashing washing room . 1 rodent dropping in the moving cart at dishwashing room. 2 rodent droppings in the shelf at dishwashing room . Dishwashing room separated from kitchen about 200 feet. 5 rodent droppings underneath reach in cooler at kitchen and bar. 4 rodent droppings underneath table by the fryer at kitchen and bar. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....multiple cleaning spray bottle stored with sugar in shelf underneath prep table at kitchen . Manager moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Jacintos Kitchen

4201 Broadway Ave, West Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 17

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewal license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.... 1 live roach on the floor by the handwashing sink at kitchen. 7 live roaches underneath speed rack between wall and pizza oven . Approximately 10 live roaches underneath pizza oven at kitchen. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present.... approximately 15 roach droppings underneath speed rack between wall and pizza oven. Approximately over 20 roach droppings underneath pizza oven at kitchen. **Warning**

Valencia Falls Cafe

13375 Valencia Grand Blvd, Delray Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above ready to eat turkey in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on top of ware washing machine directly next to cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on top of bucket of dishwashing liquid in ware washing area directly next to cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches inside of control device located on ground under prep table holding steam table and clean wares in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on ground next to fryers on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches inside of control device on ground of far right cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of 2 control devices located under triple sink next to cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 7 live roaches on ground under reach in coolers located in storage area behind cook line in kitchen **Warning**

Which Palm Beach County restaurants had high priority violations?

These restaurants failed their Oct. 16-22inspections. Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

Abacoa Golf Club

105 Barbados Dr, Jupiter

Routine Inspection on Oct. 20

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after preparation. Navy Bean soup 10.1.23, Chicken corn chowder 10.7.23 in walk in cooler #2. See stop sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after preparation. Navy Bean soup 10.1.23, Chicken corn chowder 10.7.23 in walk in cooler #2. **Warning**

Another Broken Egg Cafe

430 E Linton Blvd Ste 900, Delray Beach

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Packaged raw shrimp, smoked salmon stored in same container as packaged cooked lobster in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Aromas Del Peru

1 N Ocean Blvd Sp 102, Pompano Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe sushi rice (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it was removed from refrigerator at 11:30 and will discard at 3 :30 and email and operator printed TAPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Burger King 4090

454 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter

Routine Inspection on Oct. 20

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 50ppm. Employee set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Calaveras Cantina

409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four cans of green chiles **Warning**

  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Dishwasher (Temperature 0). **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser with hot sauce on bar shelf Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Crazy Uncle Mike's

6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak stored above raw fish in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on pans stored on floor in ware washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized pans. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side cook line flip top: cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans on cook line, operator states item has been out for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in section of cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

De Novo Deli

980 N Federal Hwy Ste 115, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 20

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee observed cutting ready to lettuce with bare hands. Employee our gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

The_Diner

1060 Gateway Blvd Ste 102, Boynton Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers inside walk in cooler with rice soup at 9:10am (67°F cooling) overnight, minestrone Soup at 9:10am(67°F cooling) overnight Per operator both products cooling since last night. Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See stop sale

  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes followed by handling clean cups Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Observed raw pooled eggs over cheese Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Observed raw tenderized beef stored above raw fish Raw pooled eggs over raw bacon and corn beef Reach in freezer Raw chicken over raw beef Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers inside walk in cooler with rice soup at 9:10am (67°F cooling) overnight, minestrone Soup at 9:10am(67°F cooling) overnight Per operator both products cooling since last night. Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See stop sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line seating out of cooler. Cut lettuce 64F( cold holding), raw bacon (50F - Cold holding) raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); pancake mix with dairy(70F - Cold Holding). Per operator items stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to time control for the remaining time of 3 hours. Emailed form to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seating on cook line Partially cook bacon (104F - Hot Holding). Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator added to time control for the remaining time of 3 hours. Emailed time as a public health control form to operator **Corrected On-Site**

Domino's Pizza

1336 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Presence of live spider on spider web next to hand sink in employee restroom. Manager killed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Dontee's Restaurant

620 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands first. Educated employee, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix with liquid raw eggs stored above corn beef portions inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seating on cook line a container with Raw bacon 56°F cold Holding and cooked potatoes 53°F cooling. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to inside cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

The Farmer Girl Restaurant

1732 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth

Routine Inspection on Oct. 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

12 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Dented 4lb 6oz can rice stuffed grape leaves. See stop sale.

  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen, began handling clean cooking utensils without washing hands. No soap at hand wash sink. Operator provided soap , employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink, employee washed, rinsed and hung to dry utensils without sanitizing. No sanitizing solution in sink. Operator set up triple sink to quaternary 200ppm., washed rinsed and sanitized utensils properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, plastic wrapped chicken over open box of ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw hamburger stored over raw pork. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and raw pork to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, onions (80F - Hot Holding) in pan next to grill. Operator stated cooked two hours prior, held until served. Operator moved to be reheated to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Gyro Xpress

5030 Champion Blvd G1b, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

10 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Raw lamb stored in drawers under flat top unit with mold like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw salmon stored in direct contact with plastic handle to go bag. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with same bags in chest freezer **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in 3 door stainless reach in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above chick peas in 3 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw salmon, raw shrimp in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handle raw beef with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean utensils, single service items without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employees to change gloves and wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Hobo's Gourmet Kitchen

421 Northlake Blvd, North Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 20

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

12 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; Conch Chowder (48°F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight. See Stop Sale.

  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At canned food storage rack; 2 #10 size cans of sliced black olives dented. 1 4.26 lb can of Tuna dented. See Stop Sale.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless reach in freezer; opened bag of raw fish stored over opened bag of French fries. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw bacon stored over ready to eat salad dressing. Operator moved bacon below dressing. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw sausage stored over raw bacon. Operator moved sausage under bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; Conch Chowder (48°F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight. See Stop Sale.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; cooked pasta salad (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pan for two hours, moved overfilled portion to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area; degreaser stored on prep table next to mixer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Jim's Place Restaurant

901 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cook washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing. Cook washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Cook dried hands on his apron after washing. Reviewed using paper towels. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Dish washer washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook placed cheese on top of an already cooked omelette. Reviewed bare hand food contact with cook. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Grits (118°F - Reheating); oat meal (120°F - Reheating); gravy (118°F-120°F - Reheating) placed in steam table 3 hours ago. Cook stated steam table has only one setting and possibly not getting hot enough. Water level in steam table very low. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Grits (118°F - Reheating); oat meal (120°F - Reheating); gravy (118°F-120°F - Reheating) placed in steam table 3 hours ago. Cook stated steam table has only one setting and possibly not getting hot enough. Water level in steam table very low. See stop sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links (115°F-120°F - Hot Holding)on shelf above grill. Cook stated for less than one hour. Cook placed sausages on grill for reheating. Sauce Hollandaise (95°F-100°F - Hot Holding) left out on prep table for less than one hour. Cook reheated sauce to 167°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles 200ppm+ at cook line. Cook set up fresh solution @75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Juiceberry Organic and Natural Food

1899 N Congress Ave Bay #3, Boynton Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Dented tomato sauce can. See stop sale. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee beverage bottle stored in drink ice. See stop sale. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Make top cooler; tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

La Bendicion Cafeteria

1132 South J Street, Lake Worth

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 20

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

18 total violations, with 10 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employees cracked raw shell eggs and processed to touch spatulas and plates to plate food; no gloves changed ; educated employees; employees washed hands and changed gloves; **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands with soiled gloves on; dried with paper towels and began cooking food; educated; employee removed gloves washed hands and put new pair of gloves; **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Prep table used to cut onions not sanitized in between uses; employee followed by reaching dough on the same surface; educated employee and advised to sanitize areas as needed

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pots and bowls used to prepare food were washed and rinsed but not sanitized for storing in the shed outside; Educated employee and advised to sanitize after rinsing;

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken store in Thank you bags in chest freezer Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored in thank you bags ( not commercially packaged) store with french fries not commercially packaged in chest freezer at cook line Operator removed chicken Raw chicken not commercially packaged over taquitos not commercially packaged in reach in freezer in the dining room; stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over dough Raw shell eggs over cut apples and carrots in reach in cooler in the dining room; Raw beef over opened milk in cooler at cook line; operator reversed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in rewatch in cooler at cook line; Advised operator to store foods based on cooking temperatures;

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); on prep table at cook line ; as per operator food outside for 30 minutes; food moved to cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of gas next to bags of beans and rice in the van outside at the back of the restaurant Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Las Americas Latin Restaurant

1336 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing mixer in three compartment sink at front counter. She washed and rinsed only. Explained and emailed chart. She sanitized in three compartment sink in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink chlorine over 200 ppm, manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Lemongrass

1880 N Congress Ave Ste #104, Boynton Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

13 total violations, with 11 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked shrimp and cooked scallops at 2:43pm (52F - Cooling) since yesterday Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours See stop sale

  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from the outside directly to work with food with out washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment (plates)or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above krab inside sushi bar area. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cook line raw shell eggs (69F - Cold Holding) Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to time control and marked for 3 more hours **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Server area ice bath and inside cooler cut lettuce at 3:30pm (53F - Cooling) since 11:30 am , tofu at 3:30pm (53°F cooling)since 11:30 am Products did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked shrimp and cooked scallops at 2:43pm (52F - Cooling) since yesterday Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at 4 pm .sushi rice, eel, shrimp and salmon tempura with time mark 11:30-3:30pm still on use. See Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line cut Chinese cabbage (67F - Cold Holding) On server station ginger with cook carrots dressing (53F - Cold Holding) Both products stored for approximately 1 hours. Both products not prepared or portioned today. Both products moved to time control for 3 hours remaining, On sushi bar, salmon eggs (68F - Cold Holding) On cook line flip top cooler cut red cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (52F - Cold Holding); coconut milk sauce (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Per operator items stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator iced down **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at 4 pm .sushi rice, eel, shrimp and salmon tempura with time mark 11:30-3:30pm still on use. See Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Server area ice bath and inside cooler cut lettuce at 3:30pm (53F - Cooling) since 11:30 am , tofu at 3:30pm (53°F cooling)since 11:30 am Products did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice ( 130F hot holding)on cook line. Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to time control and marked for 3 hours. . **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical ( cleaner)improperly stored.above cook line Several bottles with sanitizer stored above containers with water for customers on server area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Leo's Pizza

4065 N Haverhill Rd Ste B5, West Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female employee put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. She said she washed in restroom. Explained. And she properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb located outside by the door . **Warning**

Loch Bar

346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 20

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over lettuce in pantry reach in cooler Removed **Warning**

Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Tap House/The Tacklebox

1116 Love St, Jupiter

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef Raghu (46F - Cooling); dirty rice (45F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator foods cooked the night before; foods covered during cooling process; foods never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tuna not commercially packaged over with cooked sausage and French fries; Raw ground beef not commercially packaged with corn not commercially packaged - all in reach in freezer by walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steamed cauliflower (46F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; food perpetrated two days prior; food not portioned today; food overstocked; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef Raghu (46F - Cooling); dirty rice (45F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator foods cooked the night before; foods covered during cooling process; foods never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shrimp hush puppies (50-51F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food prepared yesterday; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; food stored in big plastic container with tight lid; See Stop Sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steamed cauliflower (46F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; food perpetrated two days prior; food not portioned today; food overstocked; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • 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- butter at prep area; per operator food out on time since 10:00 am; Operator time marked; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shrimp hush puppies (50-51F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food prepared yesterday; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; food stored in big plastic container with tight lid; See Stop Sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line ; as per operator food reheated earlier and moved to steam table; as per operator no longer in reheating process; food double panned and steam table not covered to keep steam inside; Operator moved to the stove to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Luff's Fish House

390 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chipotle dressing (54F - Cold Holding); citrus dressing (54F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Operator states dressings contain fresh garlic and oil. Not prepped or portioned. Out of unit less than four hours. Ice bath made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Ocean Breeze Jamaican Restaurant

517 25 St, West Palm Beach

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area...employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding curry chicken 97° , ox tail 125°by the burner , grilled chicken 93°, cabbage 111° top of another food food container in steam table at kitchen. Chicken patty 125° in hot holding case at front line . Per employee Food being held more than four hours.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding curry chicken 97° , ox tail 125°by the burner , grilled chicken 93°, cabbage 111° top of another food food container in steam table at kitchen. Chicken patty 125° in hot holding case at front line . Per employee Food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Advise employee discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel

22191 Powerline Rd, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered building, put on gloves and began working with food without washing hands first. Discussed with manager and manager spoke with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects hovering and landing on baskets of bagels at front counter display. Operator started to remove at time of inspection. Sanitized baskets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Case: Chicken Salad (52F); Tuna Salad (52F); Veggie Cream Cheese (50F); Nova Cream Cheese (50F); Whitefish Salad (52F); Plain Cream Cheese (51F). Being held in deli case at front counter. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Per operator items have been in unit overnight. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Case: Chicken Salad (52F); Tuna Salad (52F); Veggie Cream Cheese (50F); nova cream cheese (50F); whitefish salad (52F); plain cream cheese (51F). Being held in deli case at front counter. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Per operator items have been in unit overnight. See stop sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked liquid eggs(101F - Hot Holding) in Hot Holding cabinet on cook line. Operator stated eggs have been in unit for 30 minutes and discarded after 30 minutes. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Panera Bread #4707

4540 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler , sliced chicken - 50F (cold holding), cut chicken (dark meat)- 46-48F ( cold holding), cut chicken 47-48F (cold holding) as per operator not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. : At reach in cooler #2-sliced turkey 45-46F (cold holding)- over stacked -as per operator, item placed there 30 minutes ago- operator removed to quick chill At reach in cooler - sliced chicken - 50F (cold holding), cut chicken (dark meat)- 46-48F ( cold holding), cut chicken 47-48F (cold holding), -as per operator not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.**Corrected On-Site** At reach in cooler-chopped lettuce 44-45 (cold holding), cooked rice 47-48F- (cold holding) -as per operator not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table cooked egg 120F- (hot holding), sausage 128F- (hot holding) as per operator item prepared 30 minutes ago- operator removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Patio Tapas & Beer

205 SE 1 Ave, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm Triple sink set up chlorine 100 ppm Operator states a part for the machine has been ordered **Admin Complaint**

Pollo Tropical #50

107 S Sr 7, Royal Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table -Cooked chicken 121°F (hot Holding), cooked peppers 121°F (hot Holding), cooked steak 121°F (hot Holding), cooked pork 118°F (hot Holding) per operator stored about 30 minutes- operator moved items to steamer to reheat the items to 165+F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

The River House

2373 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over sliced cheese in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Raw beef tenderloin stored above cooked beef Stored properly **Admin Complaint**

Serena Pastificio

301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over ready to eat carrots and celery Raw beef over cooked brisket in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Sixty Vines

5050 Town Center Cir 239, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon **Warning**

Subway

5970 Jog Rd, Lake Worth

Routine Inspection on Oct. 19

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 45°, tuna salad 44°, rotisserie chicken 57°, steak 48° , ham 46° , buffalo chicken 46° in cold hold well ,over storing food. Per manager food being held less than four hours . Manager moved food to walk in freezer. To cooling fast **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Thirsty Turtle Ibis, LLC

10130 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach

Routine Inspection on Oct. 18

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

11 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pasta at 12:30 46-47F( cooling overnight)- food covered in plastic wrap- at current rate if cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw ground beef stored over raw fish - operator moved ground beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pasta at 12:30 46-47F( cooling overnight)- food covered in plastic wrap- at current rate if cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- sliced cheese 60F- cold holding, sliced tomatoes 51F- cold holding, cooked corn51F- cold holding, Swiss cheese 51F- cold holding, cooked mushrooms 52F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline near fryer- cooked fish 109F- hot holding, cooked potatoes 109F- hot holding - food left out- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. **Corrective Action Taken**

Turn 3 Sports Bar

23032 Sandalfoot Plaza, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 16

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass: raw chicken 56F; hotdog 50F. Operator states unit is being defrosted and items have been in unit less than 1 hour. Operator discarded items. Do not store tcs foods in unit until consistently maintains temperature of 41°F or below **Warning**

White Horse Catering LLC

14440 Pierson Rd, Wellington

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At kitchen-area- approximately 150 rodent droppings on prep tables and prep counters, inside reach in coolers, under the floor near cook line area, on flat top grill- on clean plates and dishes by clean dish rack area, along dishmachine counter. **Admin Complaint**

Wiseguys Pizzeria and Bar

2600a Broadway Ave, West Palm Beach

Complaint Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...shell eggs above cheese in tall reach in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Pooled liquid eggs stored on top of open can of pineapple tidbits and over penny pasta in two door upright cooler. **Admin Complaint**

Yard House #8338

201 Plaza Real Ste 1201, Boca Raton

Routine Inspection on Oct. 17

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler drawers across from cook line. Operator states food in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler drawers across from cook line. Operator states food in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned. **Warning**

What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?

Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?

If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.

Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.

What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.

An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."

An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.

A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: West Palm Beach Florida restaurant, food truck health inspections

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