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THAI LOTUS RESTAURANT

201 N US HWY 1 STE C4, JUPITER · Palm Beach County

Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In flip top cooler raw chicken stored in top portion of cooler and with no solid physical barrier in between top and bottom with rice noodles stored directly below, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged Raw beef stored directly over cooked muscles, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At sushi bar Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 100ppm Chlorine .
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi bar and walk in freezer containers of raw fish eggs lined with non food grade paper towels, discussed with operator who began to remove paper towels.
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. Discussed with operator and emailed copy of poster.
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FRANNIE'S RESTAURANT

10121 SOUTHERN BLVD, ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline flip top cooler, use of non grade towel used in direct contact with ready to eat food-Cut washed lettuce. Operator removed.

12355 HAGEN RANCH RD UNIT 602, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Front counter - Raw beef sausage and hot dogs stored in same container. Reviewed proper storage procedures and operator stored all items properly.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Credit card charge not on printed menus.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge - Eli bracha.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back Prep area. Operator replaced.
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AUSTIN BARBECUE COMPANY

4606 S JOG ROAD, 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. 3. No information in temperature log or Cooling log for Sous vide pork chops for batches made 10/14. 4. Observed pork chop (53F) in reach in cooler. Observed packages vacuum sealed with Bluetooth thermometer not yet activated. Operator unable to prove temperature of product throughout process.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork chop (53F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Observed packages vacuum sealed with Bluetooth thermometer not yet activated. Operator unable to provide data logged time when cooling has started or how long the food has been cooling.
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 pork chop (53F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Observed packages vacuum sealed with Bluetooth thermometer not yet activated. Operator unable to provide data logged time when cooling has started or how long the food has been cooling.

DUNKIN DONUTS 80

2050 BELVEDERE RD, WEST PALM BEACH · 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. Used personal phone started to work with foods before washing hands ; educated ; employee washed hands ;
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at he back of the kitchen Advised to replace
Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- to store cup on the edges of the sink Removed

THE GREAT GREEK MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

7038 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM 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). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash all dishes until dishmachine is repaired. Operator set up three compartment sink.
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. All employee training expired.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, meat thawing in standing water. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, opened bottle of water on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At kitchen, employee eating at prep table.

ISABELA LATIN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT INC

1265 S MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep table on cook line; fresh garlic in oil (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not being prepared or portioned, held at room temperature for less than 4 hours, discarded.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm.

BOCA ICE AND FINE ARTS CENTER

900 PENINSULA CORPORATE CIR, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink .
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees due to manager not present . To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233...
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice bucket at top of ice machine. Employee inverted
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine .

RAISING CANE'S RESTAURANT 0678

100 N SR 7, ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

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 returned from bathroom, put on clean gloves and began engaging in food preparation without washing hands upon returning to kitchen. Advised operator of proper handwashing washing.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At kitchen, Employee handled raw chicken then proceeded to change gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands, changed gloves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at threshold of exit door at rear of kitchen.

LA VAQUITA BAKERY

615 W LANTANA RD, LANTANA · Palm Beach County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracking raw shell eggs, then cut bread and placed bread in a carry out box without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground beef over fully cooked croquettes, both products not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Raw pork over limes at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, chicken, ham and cheese empanadas (119-131F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese, chicken, chorizo croquettes (111-114F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot case. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to time stamp product for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure printed for operator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fully Cooked pork stored in Publix shopping bag at walk in cooler. Operator removed pork from Publix shopping bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom.
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12355 HAGEN RANCH RD 607 & 608, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook entered Cookline after performing other tasks in prep area, put on gloves and began to prepare and order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - Pico-salsa (57-59F - cooling) ambient cooking 1.5 hours at 2:40pm at 3:5pm 54-58F. At this rate, proper ambient cooling will not occur. Observed item install plastic covered container. Review proper cooling. Operator began breaking item down to place into smaller containers.
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/. Handwashing sink at bar removed, as per plans on OnBase.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - chicken broth per operator prepared 4 days ago. Operator date marked.
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LILY'S HANDMADE ICE CREAM

3837 W WOOLBRIGHT RD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

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...Employee Nick Tobar worked in this company 2 years, unable to provided certificate .
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwashing sink .
No soap provided at handwash sink by dishwashing sink .
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...bleach, sanitizer spray bottles . Employee labeled.
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11701 LAKE VICTORIA GARDENS AVE 3115, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach 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. 1 new employee hired a week ago no informed of reporting responsibilities with no employee food handler training certification, discussed with operator and emailed copy of reporting agreement.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu steak and eggs served with soft boiled eggs not identified as having raw or undercooked ingredient. Discussed with operator to add asterisks identification marker.
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.

TAQUERIA EL SINALOENCE

502 S MILITARY TRL, 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. Covered pot next to cook top; cooked rice (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked prior to being held less than 4 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F+ and held at 135F or above.
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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to 100ppm chlorine.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (47F - Ambient Cooling 3:10/47F 3:40) Operator stated cut at 12:00pm, cooling in overfilled pans on make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Employee washed hands in triple sink (a sink other than an approved hand wash sink) after washing and rinsing dishes before handling utensils and food. Discussed with employee who then washed hands properly at hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Bag of unwashed/unpeeled onions stored on floor by rear door of mobile unit. Bag of dry beans stored on floor. Operator moved off floor.

150 NW 16 ST, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in, cheese (45F - Cold Holding) per operator out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes during drive. Advised operator to put ice in cooler while generators is off. Operator put on ice to quick chill. Not prepared or portioned today.

PASTELITOS EL SAZON

1797 N CONGRESS AVE, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank.

5818 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense towels at kitchen hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator refilled during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in public restroom at time of inspection. Operator refilled during inspection.

NORTON'S RIVERSIDE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

16 NE 5 ST STE A, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to dump drinks
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Areas around flood drains in kitchen Corners around the bar
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler pitted and no longer smooth
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THE BISCUIT BARN

1960 NW US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cinnamon butter prepared 9/28
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cinnamon butter prepared 9/28
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink at front counter
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in wait station Pans on dish rack
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GUYER'S ICE CREAM & DOUGHNUTS

116 NE 5 ST, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage on top shelf in vertical reach in cooler next to mop sink closet.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Unisex employee restroom

14239 POWELL RD, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags in the walk in cooler. The operator change the bags for a food grade bag.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the 3 compartment sink area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering a bowl of chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator changed it.
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FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS

14257 POWELL RD STE 208, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, by the dishwasher machine. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
Food stored on floor. A box of frying oil on the floor by the cook line area. The operator placed the box off the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives stored between the reach in cooler. The operator moved the knives and place them in the wash area to be rewashed.
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NEW YORK DOG HOUSE

13251 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2026. The restaurant is open, operating, and serving food to the public.

THE FRESH CORNER

2801 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in reach in cooler not date labeled at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.

6906 N 56 ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door frame and on plastic door flaps. Discussed cleaning with manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish storage area. Manager removed labels and brought back to dish area to be re cleaned.

712 S COLLINS STR, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 3 portions of yellow rice dated 9-30. 1 pan cooked Black beans dated 10-6 1 pan Sloppy Joe mix with cooked beef dated 10-1 1 pan Brown gravy dated 10-6 5 pans Cooked Green beans dated 10-7
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table pork sausage (87F - Hot Holding). Manager placed in oven to her heat to 165f.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 3 portions of yellow rice dated 9-30. 1 pan cooked Black beans dated 10-6 1 pan Sloppy Joe mix with cooked beef dated 10-1 1 pan Brown gravy dated 10-6 5 pans Cooked Green beans dated 10-7
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of cleaner stored on shelf next to coffee and tea in server station. Manager moved
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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