Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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4225 N STATE RD 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Three compartment sink quaternary no test for sanitizer.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom has no self closing door.
- Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in coolers in dining room, prepared food and drinks prepared on site has no label identifying product, date packaged and address of establishment that prepared items.
16630 SHERIDAN ST, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
- Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on and off cold water faucet to wash hands. Explained to operator proper technique of hand washing.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee Employee placed on restraint
- Food stored on floor. Two boxes of muffins on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated
2123 10 AVE N, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice (131F - Hot Holding) in bag inside of pan on steam table. Per operator, item has been held for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated in microwave to 165F.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (78F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored on kitchen prep line. Per operator, item was removed less than 1 hour ago and is reheated on an order to order basis. Operator opted to place items on time. Operator applied time mark.
223 CENTER ST, JUPITER · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lowboy refrigerator ; milk , whip cream (51F - Cold Holding) in refrigerator with just soda. Operator stated less then hour and moved to other refrigerator.
- 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. Operator placed time on sheet .
- Can opener surface soiled with food debris.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracks by microwave.in kitchen.
- Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on freezer floor. Operator placed shelf .
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3370 GRANDE CORNICHE, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times max Dishwasher (Temperature 152F) corrected to 163F.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with slime like residue, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
3101 PGA BLVD STE C101, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Live, small flying insects found. At server expo station approximately 3 small live flying insects flying around soda machine. In pantry room approximately 12 small live flying insects landing on sealed bottles of sauce and boxes, discussed with operator to kill flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line Fresh mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 1 hour, operator moved product to bottom of cooler to chill.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line interior soiled with accumulation of residues, discussed with operator to clean interior.
2200 W GLADES RD 201-202, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- 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. cookline drawers; creamed spinach (52F - Cold Holding) operator states not prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature for over 4 hours. In cooler over night. See stop sale
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster tail, and shrimp stored over muffin batter. No items commercially packaged. Operator moved and stored properly.
- Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee walked into kitchen with dirty dishes, then grabbed clean dishes and walked out of the kitchen without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed hands.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline drawers; creamed spinach (52F - Cold Holding) operator states not prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature for over 4 hours. In cooler over night. See stop sale Cookline drawers: shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items put of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Wait station: butter (70F - Cold Holding) operator states not prepared or portioned today sitting out for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time as a public health. Operator time marked Butter. Emailed form. Bar line reach in; butter (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature approximately 1 hour Drawers right side; chicken (47F - Cold Holding) operator states not prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill.
- 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 handled phone, put hands in pocket then touched clean utensils without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing washing. Employee then washed hands.
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540 CLEMATIS ST, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (124F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated chicken in oven
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings defrosting in standing water.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at90 degree. Operator placed on flat top
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on bottom Ob food warmer at counter.
- Food stored on floor. Observed gal of oil in plastic container at counter. Operator placed on shelf
10160 FOREST HILL BLVD STE #130, WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator fixed.
1920 NE 5 AVE, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- 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 moved trash can then proceeded to continue food preparation without handwashing. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed hands and changed gloves
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; cheese (44-45F - Cold Holding) Operator states not prepared or portioned today. Operator states out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved cheese to reach in cooler to quick chill.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink in preparation area, two trash cans and a large fan blocking access. Operator moved items.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Food stored on floor. Observed in preparation area 2 boxes of oil and 2 sweeteners stored on floor. Observed in storage area box of chips stored on floor. Operator moved and properly stored all items.
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2412 FLORAL RD, LANTANA · Palm Beach County
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary- 50ppm) Advised operator to add more quaternary sanitizer.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Flip top: Gorgonzola (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); Primary walk in cooler: cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45 - cold holding); keg cooler: garlic sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); ice bath: Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature 1-1.5 hours. Operator iced down and or moved products to freezer.
- Clam and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Educated operator.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cooler drain line discharging into hand wash sink. Operator removed drain line from hand wash sink.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta walk in cooler, cut tomato/cucumber salad low boy cooler made 8/22. Operator dated marked products.
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1308 HYPOLUXO RD, LANTANA · Palm Beach County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chorizo over cooked pork at flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground cooked pork made 8/21, chicken soup made 8/22 no date mark at tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl of water in hand sink in kitchen.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In guest restroom and in kitchen.
- Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
103A S 3 ST, LANTANA · Palm Beach County
- Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Black beverage cooler: raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved eggs to another operable cooler.
- 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. Not available at time of inspection.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish soap squirt bottle not labeled at triple sink.
- Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers throughout establishment.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
2107 10 AVE N, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed front counter employee pick up straw wrapper off floor and then immediately begin to handle clean coffee cups without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front prep area and warewashing prep area hand sinks used to store food storage containers and discard food waste. Operator removed.
- No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area.
- No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Triple sink at dishwashing area removed. Triple sink must be reinstalled or new plans must be submitted.
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3370 GRANDE CORNICHE, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 151F) Ran machine multiple times corrected to 165F
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards at cook line grooved and no longer cleanable ,discussed with operator to repair or replace.
317 W AVE A, BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed landing on clean lid for sauce bottle. Operator placed lid to clean and sanitize and killed fly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer area: raw chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 5 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
- Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch shirt then handled clean wooden tray; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 3 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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1741 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE F05, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Display cooler; shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (70F - Cold Holding); cream cheese sauce (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food came from working refrigerator 3,5 hours ago and returned to refrigerator.
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed ceviche on menu with no proof of parasite destruction
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (93-104 F - Hot Holding); pork (95 F - Hot Holding) Operator placed in oven to reheat .
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fan blocking sink in rear kitchen.
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2441 10 AVE N, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee while wearing gloves handle cell phone and then immediately begin to prep plantains without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handwashing sink. Operator provided.
- Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment, at front counter area.
- Food stored on floor. Bags of rice and onions stored on floor of dining room area. Operator elevated.
301 W AVE A, BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County
- 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 stainless steel double door reach in cooler: cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) ; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw liver (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked eggs (123F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 2.75hrs. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F.
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly flying around in kitchen.
- Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator corrected to: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Salmon 4lbs 64oz
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9920 FL A1A ALT UNIT 815, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager discussed with operator to acquire training.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and in poor condition, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
1751 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD., WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Soft serve ; chocolate soft serve (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated ! Less the. Hour and will not serve chocolate. And called for service.
13390 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filters installed on bag-in-box soda system last changed 4-10-25
7175 COASTAL BLVD, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
8001 US HWY 301, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. Employee made sanitizer and began sanitizing dishes.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat cucumbers and cilantro in reach in cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink in kitchen.
- 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. All expired.
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204 N WESTSHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on stacked food containers. Operator moved dishes to be washed during inspection
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers on shelves in prep room
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection
819 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato held at 56F in salad cooler.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza make cooler door gaskets