Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

THE COOPER RESTAURANT

4610 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 23, 2023
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21716645

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels stored above cooked pasta in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21716646

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 21299164

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 door low top at espresso machine: milk (56F-58F); cream (56F-58F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 53F. Unknown time in unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ..milk 55°, reduce fat milk 56° in reach in cooler at espresso station. Milk being held more than four hours. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21299163

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door low top at espresso machine: milk (56F-58F); cream (56F-58F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 53F. Unknown time in unit. See Stop Sale drawers under flat top: raw salmon (53F); raw sword fish (55F); raw beef (54F); raw chicken (56F); operator discarded items 2 drawer 1 door in middle of cook line:cooked octopus (52F); cooked Brussel sprouts (54F); cooked ribs (54F); tofu (55F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 48F. Operator states items in unit less than 4 hours. Whole unit uncovered. Operator placed lids on unit and placed ice on top of items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: milk 55°, reduce fat milk 56° in reach in cooler at espresso station. Milk being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21294215

High Priority - 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 tested at 0ppm. Conducted test 2 times. Operator set up triple sink and called for service. Tech arrived at time of inspection and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21294224

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon/raw beef stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21294216

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 door low top at espresso machine: milk (56°F-58°F); cream (56°F-58°F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 53°F. Unknown time in unit. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21294217

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door low top at espresso machine: milk (56°F-58°F); cream (56°F-58°F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 53°F. Unknown time in unit. See Stop Sale drawers under flat top: raw salmon (53°F); raw sword fish (55°F); raw beef (54°F); raw chicken (56°F); operator discarded items 2 drawer 1 door in middle of cook line:cooked octopus (52°F); cooked Brussel sprouts (54°F); cooked ribs (54F); tofu (55°F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 48°F. Operator states items in unit less than 4 hours. Whole unit uncovered. Operator placed lids on unit and placed ice on top of items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 21294218

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21294219

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash sink blocked by cutting boards and items stored in hand wash sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21294221

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine sanitizing ware washing machines. Tech arrived at time of inspection and provided chlorine test kit Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 21294220

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training provided by Serv-Safe Food Handler not in conjunction with approved provider Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 21294223

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above unwashed produce in dry storage. Operator removed and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21294222

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at far right flip top on cook line Warning

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20818502

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station make tables - grilled mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (44F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); grill station 4 drawers - burgers (47F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (47F-Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F-Cold Holding) operator states all the above foods not portioned or prepared today and held under 4 hours - all TCS foods moved to freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Sauté make table, grill station make table and 4 drawer currently under repair technician on property during inspection , operator utilizing TPHC procedures until units are repaired and able to maintain TCS food at 41F or below. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Sauté station make tables - cooked vegetables (44F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); grill station 4 drawers - burgers (47F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (47F-Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F-Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 20818504

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Ice machine enclosure added garbage dumpster- current set of plans shows no dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Reviewed application with operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20818503

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20812780

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station make tables - grilled mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (44F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); grill station 4 drawers - burgers (47F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (47F-Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F-Cold Holding) operator states all the above foods not portioned or prepared today and held under 4 hours - all TCS foods moved to freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Sauté make table, grill station make table and 4 drawer currently under repair technician on property during inspection , operator utilizing TPHC procedures until units are repaired and able to maintain TCS food at 41F or below. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20812779

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Ice machine enclosure added garbage dumpster- current set of plans shows no dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Reviewed application with operator. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20812781

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 16

03D-01-5

Detail 20811512

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler - COOLING - meatloaf (80F)3:00pm cooling since 1:30pm 3:30pm 75F - just 2 hours - operator moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20811511

High Priority - 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. Server added chopped chives to split pea soup with bare hand - operator instructed expo station to add tongs to chives and reviewed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20811508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station make tables - grilled mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (44F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); grill station 4 drawers - burgers (47F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (47F-Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F-Cold Holding) operator states all the above foods not portioned or prepared today and held under 4 hours - all TCS foods moved to freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-10-4

Detail 20811507

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20811515

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep/Water Station hand sink - operator removed stir sticks wet napkin and ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20811509

Intermediate - 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. Ice machine enclosure added garbage dumpster- current set of plans shows no dumpster. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20811516

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed and emailed copy to operator- completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20811519

Intermediate - 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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20811514

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water at prep/water station hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20811518

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook no hair restraint - operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 20811513

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Ice machine in garbage enclosure. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20811520

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer - bags of ice stored on floor - operator moved to shelf. Repeat Violation Warning

14-42-4

Detail 20811505

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Operator replaced missing filter. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20811506

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from pantry station hand sink. Warning

24-01-4

Detail 20811510

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Glassware not inverted on tables outside - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20811517

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. All buckets on kitchen floor - operator added second bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20379721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold drawers; salmon (46°F - Cold Holding); meatball (47°F - Cold Holding); beef patty (46°F - Cold Holding) Make table blue chesse (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (50°F - Cold Holding), ; chicken salad (46°F - Cold Holding)Small make table, ; tomato sauce (65°F - Cold Holding); sprouts (62°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (61°F - Cold Holding) walk In cooler cheese (54°F - Cold Holding); beef (53°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53°F - Cold Holding); salmon (52°F - Cold Holding) Based on temperature logs from the establishment and the cooling rate of the pasta all food had been out of temp for two hours or less. Make table temps were off as food was pulled from the walk in coolers during shift change. Operator called maintenance, and placed ice in coolers to assist in cooling. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20379719

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

01C-03-4

Detail 20379718

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 20379720

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

24-07-4

Detail 20379717

Basic - Chill sticks for cooling liquids on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed and had them cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

01C-06-5

Detail 20379722

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 20379723

Basic - Food stored on floor. Duck on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site