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RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA

717 N DIXIE HWY, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County

Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator drained solution.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of prescription medication stored on front prep counter. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade potato salad not date marked in kitchen. Per operator item was prepped approximately 24 hours ago.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Quarts of chicken soup not date marked in front area stainless steal cooler. Per operator, items were previously frozen.
Food stored on floor. Bowl of tortilla stored on floor of kitchen. Operator reorganized.
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1760 N JOG RD #180, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage and walk in cooler, Dented can kidney beans, corn beef hash, diced tomatoes. See stop sale.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, moldy food-cream sauce, canned pineapple. See stop sale.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs cracked broken-4. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked turkey roast (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); ham slices (55F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (55F - Cold Holding); chili (55F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); cut fruit with melon (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
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 walk in cooler, cooked turkey roast (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); ham slices (55F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (55F - Cold Holding); chili (55F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); cut fruit with melon (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
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MCDONALD'S #32497

2605 S MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bag-in-box soda dispensing system syrup line connecting nozzle laying on floor. Operator removed from floor, cleaned/sanitized connecting nozzle.
Equipment in poor repair. Double door lowboy reach-in cooler on cook line gasket detached from cooler door more than 50%. Operator reattached.

RESTAURANTE EL NOPAL # 1

213 N DIXIE HWY, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. Operator discarded.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (75F - Cooling at 2:45 for 3 hours) cooling in covered pan in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for 3 hours. At given rate of cooling, item did not reach 70F within required 2 hour window. Operator discarded.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front handwashing sink. Operator added chlorine to solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior gaskets of kitchen reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
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344 N CONGRESS AVE, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door cooler: bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to another operable cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces at flip top cooler, raw beef over lettuce at 3 door cooler in kitchen. Operator stored Products properly.
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 changed chlorine sanitizer bucket, 100ppm.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Single door cooler: raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to another operable cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups in hand wash sink by coffee/beverage station.
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THE BEST TASTE OF MEXICO

1108 S DIXIE HWY, LAKE WORTH BEACH · Palm Beach County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored above ready to eat tortillas in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at triple sink area. Operator dumped solution.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Not food grade plastic thank you shopping bags used to store raw chicken at white chest freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at front counter beverage cooler. Per operator milk was moved from separate cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved back to cooler to chill. housemade salsa (45F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in front counter beverage cooler. Per operator, item has been stored overnight. See stop sale.
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THAI LOTUS RESTAURANT

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

Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken skewers stored above raw beef neither product commercially packaged, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in freezer thank you bags used in direct contact to wontons, discussed with operator to remove.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturers directions. Operator using house hold pest spray to kill roaches in kitchen, discussed with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above rice noodles, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on sushi bar display cooler. Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on wall at sushi bar. Discussed with operator who began to kill roaches and clean and sanitize area.
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TARBOOCH HOOKAH CAFE

1233A S MILITARY TRAIL, 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 reach in freezer; prepped/skewered/plastic wrapped raw chicken, raw lamb and raw beef stored over ready to eat cheese sticks and cooked potatoes. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Self-service Olive Bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Olives in open air cooler at dining room/market for self service no cover/lid/sneeze guard, not adequately protected from contamination. Operator covered olives with lids until able to acquire sneeze guards.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area/market and began preparing/serving food without washing hand. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line lowboy; raw chicken stored over yogurt. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line make top cooler; cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese being held in styrofoam container on pans in make top for less than 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
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830 S MILITARY TRAIL SUITE B, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Vacuum breaker incorrectly installed to mop sink faucet, missing on splitter added with hose attached, floor cleaner and degreaser dispensing system with built in back-flow prevention on second side of splitter. Operator installed correctly on splitter.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched forehead /hat/hair while adjusting/wiping then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Advised Operator to remove ice buildup.

3025 S FEDERAL HWY BAY 04, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 50F in tall reach in cooler at pizza station , garlic in oil 48F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being less than 4 hours . Employee removed food another acceptable cooler .
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...marinara sauce 51F , chicken wings 45F at bottom shelf in tall storage reach in cooler . Per date ,per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded. Food.
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...marinara sauce 51F , chicken wings 45F at bottom shelf in tall storage reach in cooler . Per date ,per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
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...pizzas in display shelf at front line , pizza being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked.
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...employee hired less than 60 days , Not provided employee health policy . Provided form
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WEST PALM BEACH CANOPY

380 TRINITY PLACE, 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. Observed raw beef above cooked pork in walk-in freezer not all products commercially packaged. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

SOUR SEED BAGELS

325 FERN ST, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

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 put touching bagel with bare hands, when putting in to go box. Operator washed hands and put on Gloves.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed ginger above shredded cheese in walkin cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 81 degrees.

MONARCA MEXICAN CUISINE AND TEQUILA BAR

3035 S FEDERAL HWY STE 5, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....glass cleaner spray bottle stored next sour mix drink at bar . Manager removed glass cleaner spray bottle.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....consome date marked 8/2/26/, black beans 8/4/26, salsa enchiladas 7/30/26 at walk in cooler See stop sale issue. Manager discarded food
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef above raw salmon, shrimp in reach in cooler . Manager properly stored food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach spray bottle . Manager labeled.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink at prep station . Manager provided.
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515 NE 20 ST, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 live flying insects in kitchens area. Operator removed insect.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of raid stored in establishment. Operator removed items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored over single service items. Operator moved and properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, not commercially packaged operator moved and properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cook line, cooked beef (44F cold holding). Per operator removed from cooler for approximately 5 minutes. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved back into reach in cooler.
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LIFE CAFE POOLSIDE

11825 LAKE VICTORIA GARDENS AVE, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per person in charge sliced cheese In cooler for unknown amount of time, discussed with person in charge see stop sale of over stocked portion.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with person in charge to correct to 200ppm.
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. In reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per person in charge sliced cheese In cooler for unknown amount of time, discussed with person in charge see stop sale of over stocked portion.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple sinks with no hand washing sign, discussed with operator to install signs.

LIFE CAFE AND BAR

11701 LAKE VICTORIA DR, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit with lid left open for extended period of approximately 1 hour, discussed with employee who closed lid for product to chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Discussed with person in charge who provided paper towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Discussed with operator and emailed copy of hand washing sign to install.

MYKONOS GRILL LLC

501 NE 20 ST, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

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 salmon fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in flip top three door reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw frozen ground beef stored in nonfood grade bag. Operator removed and wrapped ground beef in food grade bag.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter with no vacuum breaker on hose.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face and touched clothing then continued preparing food without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator on proper handwashing, employee 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: feta ( 50 cold holding,) American cheese (55F) hummus (50f cold holding). Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.
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121 S DIXIE HWY, LAKE WORTH BEACH · Palm Beach County

No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.

1200 W YAMATO RD STE B3, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of sanitizer tablets stored next to cleaned utensils at cleaned utensil storage rack above triple sink in kitchen.
Food-contact surface of can opener blade, soiled with food debris or slime.
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. Observed employee hired one day washing dishes with no proof of signed employee reporting agreement. Provided operator form electronically.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on reach in coolers at front counter .
Interior of two Cadco ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
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ANTONACCI ARTISAN PIZZA CAFE

4752 N CONGRESS AVE, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

CULINARY FLAIR ENTERPRISE LLC

7028 CHARLESTON SHORES BLVD, LAKEWORTH · Palm Beach County

Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of mold like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.

TAQUERIA TACONTODO #2

1100 N MAIN ST, BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At stove top: cooked chicken (93F at 9:30am; 152F at 10:40am - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 9:45am. As per operator, process is complete as a result, product was placed in the steam table to hot hold. Product did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. Operator removed to reheat to 165+F.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee pills stored on top of flip top cooler unit. Employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding) As per employee, transferred from walk in cooler 10 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator removed to quick chill.
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: Red salsa prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked.
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. Employee employed approximately 40 days, as per operator. Operator had employee complete form during inspection.
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1336 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County

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 operator touch clothes then handled clean sauce bottles; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At single door reach in cooler: cooked pull pork cooked then frozen then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature 1 day prior; no date mark. Operator date marked.

TACO BELL 029584

3802 S DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a slimy substance around ice chute on drink machine by drive through window at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around fryers in kitchen at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors at time of inspection

KFC STORE Y300098

849 SE US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
Multiple holes in the wall at the front of the dining room on the left side. Panel boards around bottom section of walls have paint peeling off them.
Wall soiled with accumulated black mold-like substance in mop sink area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on dining room beverage machine and around exterior area of the nozzles. Interior of oven in cook line area has accumulation of black substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room area water damaged and soiled with mold-like substance.

WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC

2495 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side of the hood filters soiled with grease.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the soda machine in the dining area soiled with debris. Operator cleaned under the soda machine.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.

NOODLEWORLD V LLC

1546 US HWY 41 N, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several bags in the walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The meat sliced solid with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink at the front counter has drink dispenser lid in it. The operator moved the items.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the meat slider. The operator moved the drink.
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502 W HIGLAND BLVD, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.

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