Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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911 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD, JENSEN BEACH · Martin 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. Observed at flip top cooler on cook line; cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepped or portioned today and left out of temperature for longer than 4 hours See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler on cook line; cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepped or portioned today and left out of temperature for longer than 4 hours See stop sale.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of steam well soiled with old food debris
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
887 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD, JENSEN BEACH · Martin County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table holder at front kitchen meatballs ( 100F - Hot Holding); sausages (80FHot Holding) Operator reheated items to 165F
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw filling, beef stored over ready to eat french fries at front counter reach in cooler Operator stored properly
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided
1560 NW FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked potatoes (66F - Cold Holding) In metal try at cook line prep table Per operator food not prepped or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately one hour Operator placed food on time stamp for remainder
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
11790 FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HOBE SOUND · Martin County
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); Operator added more water Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
- Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed purple substance and unlevel spray bottle. Opera label Fabiosa
- Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease at hood vents. Observed dirt on rear floor behind 3 compartment sink.
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1216 S DIXIE HWY, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw pork and then immediately put on gloves and plate customer to go food without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bagels used to store cooked meat in reach in freezer.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to fill plantain bucket.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup with no handle stored directly in sauce bucket in reach in cooler.
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17751 BOCA CLUB BLVD, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Hot holding cooked chicken 126 at cook line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked
- Employee opened beverage cup at cook line .
- Water squeeze bottle at kitchen.
607 RIDGE RD, LANTANA · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler across from fry station: mahi (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); crab (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to walk in cooler.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground beef over raw lobsters at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. reach in cooler across from fry station: chicken wings (67F - Cooling) at 3:12; cooling since 2:00 - 65F at 3:50 Observed in deep container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator placed product in walk in cooler.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onion soup made 10/11 no date mark at walk in cooler.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink.
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13981 US HWY 1, JUNO BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); in last cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler ;
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees numerous times wiping gloved hands on visibly spiked towels and continued to cook foods; manager educated ; employees washed hands
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in three door cooler by three compartment sink: stored properly
- Clams tags not marked with last date served- some tags
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling)at 11:30 since to 53 at 12:00 10:00; in last cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to different cooler;
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841 DONALD ROSS RD, JUNO BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiping gloved hands on towel used to wipe food debris from prep area and worked with foods before changing gloves and washing hands; educated ; employee washed hands;
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area
422 NORTH DIXIE HWY, LANTANA · Palm Beach County
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with dusting flour in storage bin.
501 N OLIVE, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance in unlabeled spray bottle.
4636 JOG RD, GREENACRES · Palm Beach County
- Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 1. Per Operator thermometer calibration is completed once a month. The plan mentioned once a week 2. No corrective action for recorded temperature increase on 10/13, reach in cooler reached 47F from, 7-830p. Operator discarded three pork chops.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed garlic butter (49F) in reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed in unit overnight, per data logger records temperature peaked less than four hours ago. 2. Observed Lobster (45F), egg roll brisket (45F), fish (45F), roast beef (45F), and smoked fish dip (45F) in reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator data logger records show temperature peaked less than one hour ago.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Observed container of raw beef pattys stored in drawer directly above container of raw fish at cookline in kitchen. 2. Observed raw and mechanically tenderized steaks stored on shelf above raw fish in single door reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above sliced cheese in walk in cooler. 4. Observed tray of portioned raw oysters stored on shelf above tray of cooked lobster in reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized coolers.
- 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 another employees shirt with gloved hands while reaching over him and then plated customer fish immediately after without first handwashing.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Ricotta mix with added ingredients dated 9/25 and stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
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11501 EL CLAIR RANCH RD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found...3 rodent droppings in dry storage room . Storage separated with enclosure from kitchen door , dishwashing area.
14050 US-1, JUNO BEACH · Palm Beach County
- 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 packets and cream cheese at expo line; as per operator since 8:00 am; time marked;
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored with potatoes- all not commercially packaged in walk-in freezer; food stored properly
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hashbrowns (131F - Hot Holding); hashbrowns in the tray above the flat top; as per operator food out if temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food reheated to 200 F
- Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in the same container with corned beef hash in walk-in cooler; stored properly
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- at cook line; stored properly
8201 CONGRESS AVE, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw turkey sausages , raw egg wash above cut melon, cut onion , cooked vegetables, cheese in glass door reach in cooler . ..raw shell eggs stored directly top of pasteurize egg wash at walk . Employee properly stored.
- Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided....apples . Employee discarded apple .
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored dehydrated slice lime in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep area. Employee provided
- Stored food not covered...chicken wings not cover at tall reach in freezer. Employee cover .
151 N COUNTY RD, PALM 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 above cooked potatoes in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter flip top refrigerator sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) due to container not in insert. And not cut or portion today. Operating removed non TCS FOOD AND PLACED SLICED CHEESE IN REFRIGERATOR INSERT,
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication on shelf at expo window.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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.
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141 VIA NARANJAS 45B, 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 handled phone taking phone call, then continued preparing food without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands.
- Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid stored in corner of kitchen. Informed operator of household chemicals not to be used. Operator threw away.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over sour cream and wine, operator moved and stored properly.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to fill sauce pan with water. Informed operator of proper hand wash sink usage.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, no water running. Informed operator of proper thawing, operator turned on sink.
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3101 PGA BLVD UNIT F142, PALM BEACH GARDENS · 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 soiled dishes and then engaged in handling cleaned and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from dumpling steamer shredded portioned cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese wontons (51F - Cold Holding) per chef products not portioned or prepared today and place in cooler approximately 2 hours ago, discussed with chef who moved products to another cooler to chill.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw salmon stored above wonton broth, discussed with chef who corrected storage of products.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish washing area, discussed with operator who provided soap.
- Equipment in poor repair. At cook line multiple rice cookers with loose metal interior panels and multiple missing screws used in direct contact to keep food warm, discussed with operator to repair or replace units.
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6561 CASCADES ISLE BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Dented can present. 1 - 46 ounce can clam juice. See stop sale.
- Employee touched face and then put on gloves and engaged in food preparation - cutting ready to eat peppers - without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
- Cookline - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells - one broken egg on tray with un-cracked eggs. See stop sale.
- Dish employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Expo - Sanitizer Bucket (chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
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416 VIA DE PALMAS #81, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from outside then walked into kitchen and grabbed clipboard then began food preparation without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing. Employee then washed hands
- 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. flip top; cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding) per operator in flip top over night, out of temperature for more than 4 hours. see stop sale
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top; cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding) per operator in flip top over night, out of temperature for more than 4 hours. see stop sale Flip top; cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding) Cookline reach in; salmon (54F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); milk (50F) per operator items in cooler for approximately 2 hours, items moved from walk in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in to quick chill. Bar:milk (45F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) per operator employee left on counter during rush out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to cold part of reach in to quick chill. All items not prepared or portioned today.
- 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. Employees loaded dirty dishes into dishwasher, then handled clean without washing hands. Informed operators of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands.
- Dead roaches on premises. 10-15 dead at bar area, 15-20 dead under cook line flip top and prep sink 4-5 dead under grill, 5 dead under dish washer, 3 dead in dry storage, 4-5 dead under reach in freezer. Operator began to clean and sanitize.
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2409 N DIXIE HWY, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Triple Glass door low boy reach in cooler; cooked onions (46F - Cooling); cooked carrots cooked potatoes mixed (46F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooling overnight in full containers tightly wrapped in plastic, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in; raw chicken over raw fish and raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
- 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 Triple Glass door low boy reach in cooler; cooked onions (46F - Cooling); cooked carrots cooked potatoes mixed (46F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooling overnight in full containers tightly wrapped in plastic, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Flip top cooler; cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held double panned in make top overnight. 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; chicken stock (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items cooling reheated on cook top prior to being held in steam table for 1 hour, reheated to 167F.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (raw tuna) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen (43F) and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
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244 N CONGRESS AVE BAY 2A, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....mozzarella strings cheese 51F in flip top pizza reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issued . Manager discarded food. .. Pizza sauce 51F in flip top pizza reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
- 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....mozzarella strings cheese 51F in flip top pizza reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issued . Manager discarded food. .. Pizza sau
7766 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Raw chicken stored over cooked foods-Cooked chicken in freezer, or all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
- 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in cooler, foods stored in direct contact with non food grade bags.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler and at cookline low boy, ready to eat foods-Cooked sauces, cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked goat, cooked pork, cooked vegetables, cut tofu, diced tomatoes, prepared onsite and held over 24 hours not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat sauces. Advised operator of proper storage.
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WPB SERVICE PLAZA MM 93, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by triple sink. Operator removed.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine.
MM 93 FLORIDA TURNPIKE, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and condenser.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine.
4580 DONALD ROSS RD STE 100, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At kitchen, washed tomatoes stored on tray with non-food grade towel used as liner. Operator removed towel, re-washed tomatoes and stored on food grade liner.