Palm Springs, Palm Beach County

THE BEES KNEES DINER

3027 FORREST HILL BLVD STE A1, Palm Springs, FL 33406

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
6 High Priority
Sep 3, 2024
City
Palm Springs
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

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.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23113712

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 0ppm, set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm to manually sanitize dishes. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-27-4

Detail 23113711

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils/storage containers to reheat cooked potatoes for immediate service without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23113706

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils and plates to serve food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23113713

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23113708

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned/plastic wrapped raw pork over cooked lobster bisque. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23113705

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At single door flip top cooler; fresh garlic in oil prepared/date marked 8/19. See Stop Sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23113707

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee wait station hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23113710

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At coffee wait station hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-08-5

Detail 23113709

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple refrigerated temperature control for safety food items prepared/date marked more than 7 days prior. Operator stated items held frozen after preparation, under refrigeration 3 days, applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22651725

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Expired 12/1/2023. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22651726

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Single door flip top; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (41F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22651724

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station Ice bath; butter (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, ding held on ice not surrounding product level for 2 hours. Operator added ice surrounding/covering butter. At Cook line single flip top; raw smoked salmon (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pan for two hours. Operator moved overfilled portion to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: At Cook line single flip top; raw smoked salmon (43F - Cold Holding). At wait station Ice bath; butter (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held on ice not surrounding product level for 1 hour, added ice over butter. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 22651727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Single door flip top; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (41F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. Admin Complaint

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22633486

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); sanitizer dispensing bucket empty. Operator stated waiting on new dispensing bucket to be delivered, set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22633495

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22633488

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw bacon stored over ready to eat sliced ham. Operator moved bacon below ham. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22633490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Single door flip top; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22633489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station Ice bath; butter (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, ding held on ice not surrounding product level for 2 hours. Operator added ice surrounding/covering butter. At Cook line single flip top; raw smoked salmon (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pan for two hours. Operator moved overfilled portion to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22633494

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar hand wash sink; cleaning supplies stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22633487

Intermediate - 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/ 5 employees engaged in food preparation/handling; no certified food service manager on duty. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22633493

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both kitchen hand wash sinks; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22633492

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22633491

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Single door flip top; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 22187612

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys stored over jam on wire rack shelf in dry food storage room . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22187609

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several Serving plates chipped . Manager discarded the plates. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22187610

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on wash cloth bucket. ( not in sanitizer solution) explained and manager put in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22187608

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket quat 0 ppm, manager changed the solution. Quat 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22187611

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning and flour container not labeled in dry food storage room. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 22039812

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw mahi-mahi stored over box of French fries, open bag of cod stored over French fries in walk in freezer. Explained. 2x Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized liquid egg whites in walk in cooler. Explained and manager rearranged Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 22039813

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live on 2x4 under dryer by hot water heater separate area from kitchen 2 live under dishwasher rack in dry food storage/ prep room by dishwasher 2 live by plastic beverage glasses on shelf next to soda station in the kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: 2 live under sanitizer bucket in dishwasher area. Dishwasher and kitchen all same room. Time Extended

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 22037709

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clarified butter 48-50 cooling overnight based on label (10 lb) Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 22037711

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. West Creek brand Whole Kernel Corn 6 lb 10 oz. Can severely dented at seams Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22037712

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live on dishwasher rack in prep room/ dry food storage room by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22037714

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw mahi-mahi stored over box of French fries, open bag of cod stored over French fries in walk in freezer. Explained. 2x Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22037715

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live on 2x4 under dryer by hot water heater separate area from kitchen 2 live under dishwasher rack in dry food storage/ prep room by dishwasher 2 live by plastic beverage glasses on shelf next to soda station in the kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 22037718

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Campbell tomato juice can stored in drink ice in ice bin at the bar in dining room . Explained and stop sale issued for ice. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22037717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter 45 ( prepared on 06/04 based on label) not prepared or portioned today Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22037720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage link, 121, 128, in small pan. Bottom ones above 135 f.as per chef 1 hour, Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-04-6

Detail 22037719

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Carlos Moreno working over 60 days no proof of certification. Only food safety manager certification training. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22037716

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under dryer by hot water heater separate area from kitchen Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22037721

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans On rack stored wet. Warning

08B-19-4

Detail 22037710

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Campbell tomato juice can stored in drink ice in ice bin at the bar in dining room . Explained and stop sale issued for ice. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 22037713

Basic - Old food stuck to clean pan on storage rack. Warning

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21909102

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on food in trash can on cook line Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 21909099

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in plastic container stored over open container of butter packets in walk in freezer. Explained and manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 21909097

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on floor under bag n box by soda station in the kitchen. 1 on floor under dishwasher rack by soda station in the kitchen 8 on floor under dishwasher rack dolly in dishwasher area in the kitchen Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21909094

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake mix 48 in bottom section of the small Reach in cooler on cook line.Butter packets 55, milk 46 ,cooked short ribs 49, cooked spare ribs 45 as per chef 5 hours in this cooler not prepared or portioned today.in bottom section of the reach in cooler close to dishwasher. Cooler was unplugged. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21909096

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 67 f in a pan on ice in top section as per server less than 4 hours. Pancake mix 48 in bottom section of the small Reach in cooler on cook line.Butter packets 55, milk 46 ,cooked short ribs 49, cooked spare ribs 45 as per chef 5 hours in this cooler not prepared or portioned today.in bottom section of the reach in cooler close to dishwasher. Cooler was unplugged. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21909101

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 122 in top section bottom ones 163 f in a pan on double boiler as per chef less than 1 hour. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21909098

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tzatziki sauce 45 in walk in cooler as per chef prepared an hour ago ambient cooling an hour as per chef. Container tightly covered with lid.checked after 20 minutes second temperature 45 f no change. At this rate of cooling it will not cool to 41 within 4 hours. Manager opened the lid. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21909100

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink on cook line. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21909095

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink quat. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21744401

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Same Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21744402

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over the bar area in dining room and ceiling tiles with ridges over espresso coffee station at server station. Explained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Same Time Extended

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 21741549

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on door frame ( entrance door from dry food storage room to the kitchen) Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21741537

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over flat bread in walk in cooler. Explained and manager rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21741546

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Short ribs date marked 1/21, bread pudding date marked 01/04, marinara date marked 01/21 in walk in cooler. All items were never frozen. Explained date marking, Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21741547

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Short ribs date marked 1/21, bread pudding date marked 01/04, marinara date marked 01/21 in walk in cooler. All items were never frozen. Explained date marking, Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21741541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 69 at server station, as per manager less than 2 hours. Butter 86 on cook line as per chef less than 2 hours. Explained Time as Public Health Control and emailed the form Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21741542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hallandale sauce 74,cut cooked sausage 81, on table at cook line, breakfast potatoes 128 under heat lamp as per cook less than 30 minutes, cooked sausage links 104 in a pan on the grill as per chef less than 1 hour. Explained Time as Public Health Control Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21741548

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing utensils in hand sink at server area. Explained. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21741545

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21741538

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21741550

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21741540

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over the bar area in dining room and ceiling tiles with ridges over espresso coffee station at server station. Explained Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21741536

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 on floor on left side of the soda machine in the kitchen area. 7 on the floor on right side of the soda machine in the kitchen. 2 on floor in the corner by bag n box next to soda machine. 1 on floor near dishwasher area 1 on floor behind cash register at bar area Employee cleaned all. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21741544

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Foam coffee cup at server station, employee put lid on the cup. Plastic glass of water without lid on prep table in the kitchen. Employee dumped the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21741539

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By hot water heater and wby washer dryer Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21741543

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs spatula stored in a container in standing water on cook line. Water temperature 79 f. Explained.Chef dumped the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21741535

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance buildup around hand sink by dishwasher. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 8, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 20643029

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Reviewed with owner the bar and wait area does not have smooth ceiling.