Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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2800 S OCEAN BLVD, PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce above bread in walkin refrigerator. Operator placed bread in upper shelf.
3330 S CONGRESS AVE, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter output attached to hose.
2350 EXECUTIVE DR, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- 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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing employee then washed hands.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over drinks in back dry area, operator moved and stored properly.
- 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. Wait station; milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and haf (50F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night. Unable to determine how long out of temperature. Not prepared or portioned today.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station; milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and haf (50F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night. Unable to determine how long out of temperature. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over lettuce in walk in freezer, fish not commercially packaged. Operator moved and stored properly.
6545 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- 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. Dishwasher failed to wash hands before handling clean sanitized dishware from machine after rinsing and loading them from dirty.
- 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. 1) In cooling lowboy drawers RIGHT - sauerkraut (50F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak meat (47F - Cold Holding); raw turkey burgers (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepped or portioned today and in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale. 2) In EXPO UPRIGHT #9 - milk (54F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager neither prepared or portioned today and both in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In cooling lowboy drawers RIGHT - sauerkraut (50F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak meat (47F - Cold Holding); raw turkey burgers (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepped or portioned today and in unit over 4 hours. See stop sale. 2) In EXPO UPRIGHT #9 - milk (54F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager neither prepared or portioned today and both in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vent above triple sin in back prep area has heavy dust buildup.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area around hand sink.
3881 S CONGRESS AVE, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front prep area flip top and soda cooler.
700 E WOOLBRIGHT RD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- 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) Operator primed machine, rechecked 50ppm.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice bath: romesco (cooked peppers) (55F - Cold Holding); chili lime vinaigrette (miso paste) (66F - Cold Holding); garde manger cooler: cooked beets (53F - Cold Holding); honey ricotta (51F - Cold Holding); oven/fry cooler: vegetable stock (53F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (51F - Cold Holding); sauté cooler: cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); grill drawers: swordfish (45F - Cold Holding); scallops (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator cut portions in half and iced down products.
- 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 for Sweet chili sauce (fresh garlic and oil), lemon vinaigrette (fresh garlic and oil) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 1 hour.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Vegan lasagna made in house, frozen not properly date tracked. Operator not tracking production date and freeze date. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on patio.
9859 LAKE WORTH RD STE 20, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in storage area.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
10933 N MILITARY TRL UNIT #116, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 2 1/2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into freezer to quick chill.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At kitchen, bowl used as scoop for flour. Operator removed.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
960 N HWY A1A, JUPITER · Palm Beach County
- 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. roasted tomatoes (49F - Cooling) in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling overnight.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. roasted tomatoes (49F - Cooling) in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling overnight. See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at expo line reach in cooler. Per operator items were moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Employee applied ice to product to chill. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at cook line low boy cooler. Per operator, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Operator applied ice to items to chill.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (66F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (75F - Hot Holding) held on edge of grill top. Per operator items held for less than 1 hour. Employee reheated to 165F.
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
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1899 WOOLBRIGHT RD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. French toast batter with raw shell eggs over whole avocados at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter chips (71F - Cold Holding) Observed at ambient temperature at breakfast bar. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to add to time control. Operator added product to time control procedure and placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fully Cooked ground beef, commercially made fully cooked Ham opened 10/5, cooked potatoes made 10/5 at 3 door reach in cooler no date mark. Operator dated products.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beverage pitcher stored in hand sink by dish machine. Employee removed pitcher.
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136 N MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen Approximately 3 live flying insects found in kitchen landing on equipment and walls. Advised operator to eliminate insects.
- 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. Employee wiped hands on a visibly soiled towel then touched clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top Cooked mushrooms 46F cold holding. Operator stated not prepared or portion today held for less than four hours. Move to reach in cooler.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
- +12 more violations →
3499 THOMASVILLE RD #100, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- 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.
5100 BLOUNTSTOWN HWY, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer not dispensing 0ppm.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves has build up debris.
1901 W LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf.
5224 S DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Operator stated their cooked ground beef for customers were cooked at home.
- Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator stated their cooked ground beef for customers were cooked at home.
- No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operators do not have a certified food manager for the establishment. Owner has a certificate for a completed course for Food and Beverage: takeout, pickup, and delivery - Health and Sanitation Safety Awareness (HASSA) Manager only.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One cutting board inside establishment is soiled.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for Quaternary ammonia
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15925 US HWY 19 N, HUDSON · Pasco County
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly, flying by the soda machine boxes. The operator killed the fly, swept it up, and sanitized the area.
- Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5030-081. The operator posted.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled.
- Equipment in poor repair. The door handle is missing at the refrigerator at the server station and two fryer baskets are in poor condition, with metal pieces breaking off from the baskets.
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4339 66 ST N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Grocery bag in contact with steamed rice in microwave Operator removed rice from grocery bag
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in reach in cooler on cookline -Raw shrimp and raw scallops stored above cooked rice in reach in freezer by dish machine, none commercially packaged Operator moved foods for proper storage.
- Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. -Raw sushi tuna filet fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler behind sushi bar. Packaging specifies to remove from package prior to thawing. Stop Sale issued.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Paper towel in contact with raw salmon behind sushi bar Operator removed paper towels
- Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -some certificates missing date of birth
- +16 more violations →
10749 PARK BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink had tested at 150ppm. Operator diluted and tested again at 100ppm.
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found in front of hot boxes next to hand wash sink. Operator eradicated and discarded.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up food and grease behind fryers.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condensation from A/C vent over cook dripping onto floor. Compressor dripping into bucket in walk in cooler, not contaminating food, management has repairs scheduled
4319 66 ST N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator added sanitize tablets and retested at 200PPM.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards in prep area stained -Diet Coke soda machine nozzle soiled
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Chef/owner does not have CFM.
- Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In pizza prep cooler- shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) Cooler ambient temperature reading 49F. Water stored in lower compartment of cooler temped 53F. Secondary thermometer temped 45F in coldest part of cooler. Operator said he had top compartment of cooler open for last hour, and has been in and out of lower compartment frequently. I explained that if his equipment cannot keep food at 41F and below, it cannot be used for cold holding foods.
- Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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2940 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26
- Soiled dry wiping cloth in use - used as shelf cover in the dishwashing area .
2660 PGA BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator to add vacuum breaker to line splitter.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler large plastic bin of cut lettuce (57F - Cooling) at 11:00 since 10:35 to 57F 11:20, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator to move product into challis bins and remove lids to allow adequate air flow cooling.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. On front counter house made ceaser dressing with cojita cheese time marked on chart with no written procedures, discussed with operator emailed form that was printed and completed.
35631 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4.5lbs Chicken and 4.5lbs roast beef placed in cold holding unit at 10am. Measured at 44F to 48F. Operator disposed of items.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked into kitchen and did not wash hands before placing on gloves,
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed on hairnet then placed on gloves no handwash.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and roast beef placed in cold holding unit at 10am. Measured at 44F to 48F. Operator disposed of items.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7lbs of salmon defrosted in packaging
- +25 more violations →
6000 GLADES RD STE 1048A, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then grabbed fully cooked items without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands.
- Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee brought dirty dishes in from dinning area then continued preparing drinks without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing employee then washed hands.
- Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw salmon then ready to eat lettuce without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands
- Wild bird present inside establishment. 3 flying birds landing on floor and air conditioning vents of dining area.
- Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, ham and other items stored on floor. Operator moved and stored properly.
2527 BEACH CT, RIVIERA BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer- small freezer by three compartment sink
1305 S FEDERAL HWY, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef both at reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator uses quaternary sanitizer and only has chlorine test kit. Educated operator on proper test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and cooked chicken made 10/4 at reach in cooler, no date mark. Advised operator to date mark products.
- Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.