Tequesta, Palm Beach County

HOG SNAPPERS SHACK & SUSHI

279 US HWY 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

22-57-6

Detail 24294080

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 158F) Advised operator to sanitize via chlorine sanitation dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-86-1

Detail 24294083

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed sliced mango stored and in direct contact with Paper towels at sushi station. Operator removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24294079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (48F - Cold Holding) Observed in sealed plastic bags stocked to rim of pan at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator cut portion in half and placed in lower portion of cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24294082

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. French fries (102F - Cooling) at 11:22; cooling since 11:07 - 95F at 11:58 Observed on speed rack by cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed product in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 24294081

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by dry storage area. Operator dumped out chemical. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23936560

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 10ppm) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 200-400ppm. Warning

22-57-6

Detail 23936557

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 200-400ppm. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23936559

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Avocados stored and in direct contact with paper towels at sushi reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23936556

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line flip top: butter (57F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Observed double panned. Operator removed extra pan. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23936555

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and oven cleaner stored next to and over beer at dry storage by office. Operator stored chemicals properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23936558

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink at main bar. Operator removed perforated pan from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23936562

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 23936561

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken soup portions frozen not date tracked. Per operator, cooked and frozen on same day. Pulled from freezer and placed in walk in cooler on 8/4. Pull date from freezer not present. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures. Warning

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23421394

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Cooked lobster in same container as raw fish, raw fish over cooked Krab sticks and scallions at reach in coolers at sushi station area. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23421395

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Mold like residue on can opener blade. Operator removed to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23421396

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with perforated pan inside basin at server side station and service bar. Operator removed perforated pans. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23421392

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

03F-10-5

Detail 23421393

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 23421397

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: Cooked farro made 12/10 not date marked.

16-54-4

Detail 23421398

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 157F) Advised operator to sanitize in chlorine sanitizer dish machine.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

03D-01-5

Detail 23109675

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken legs (88F - Cooling) at 2:30 , cooling since 11:30 Observed on speed rack in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23109672

High Priority - 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. chicken legs (88F - Cooling) at 2:30 , cooling since 11:30 Observed on speed rack in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. key lime pie (45F - Cold Holding); créme brûlée (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in reach in cooler by walk in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23109677

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. key lime pie (45F - Cold Holding); créme brûlée (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in reach in cooler by walk in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23109674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce (120F - Hot Holding) Observed at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure sent to operator. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 23109676

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel, clam and oyster tags not in chronological order.

16-37-1

Detail 23109673

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine, heat sanitation. Recommended operator to purchase an irreversible registering thermometer.

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22665112

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22665110

High Priority - 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. 1 cooked snapper 102°F, in left oven at cook line over night. Not prepped or cooked today. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22665111

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 cooked snapper 102°F, in left oven at cook line over night. Not prepped or cooked today. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22665108

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw and undercooked sushi rolls, sashimi, poke bowls and ceviche not identified as undercooked on menu. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22665109

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. Tuna 35°F-37°F in vacuum package in sushi prep area and walk in cooler, no longer frozen. Sushi chef removed all packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22165497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over mango salsa in reach in cooler at sushi station Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 22165496

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked shell eggs stored in with whole ones in reach in drawers at cook line

53A-03-7

Detail 22165495

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-02-4

Detail 22165498

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards have presence of black like mold - all at cook line

21-07-4

Detail 22165499

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); operator fixed to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21672352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.- can opener

31A-11-4

Detail 21672345

Intermediate - Handwash sink at sushi station used to store knife Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21672343

Basic - Bowl used to dispense sauce at sushi station Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21672346

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- tuna in reach in drawers at sushi station Educated operator Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21672349

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21672351

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored next to clean plates and pans on the rack by dishwasher; Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21672344

Basic - Equipment in poor repair- gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line and missing some air curtains at walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21672350

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains at walk-in cooler are spiked with mold like substance and food debris

08B-39-4

Detail 21672348

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting green onions without washing the produce - observed Raw green onions with rubber bands and tags still attached while being cut; Observed steamed asparagus with rubber bands and plastic tags still attached; as per person in charge food is being cooked in boiled water without prior washing; Educated operator

21-07-4

Detail 21672347

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator fixed chlorine solution to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21222451

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawers at cook line; as per operator food not portioned or prepared today; cooler sheet up this morning; food out of temperature for less than four hours; Operator moved to walk-in freezer to quick chill; fries (50F - Cold Holding);in walk-in cooler As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; Food stored above foods that were cooling; food out of temperature for less than four hours; Food moved to walk-in freezer to quick chill; Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Crab cakes 52° Cold Holding Salmon 54° Cold Holding , Mahi 52° F Cold holding , Sword fish 52° F Cold Holding -as per operator food not cooked or portioned today in reach in drawers at cook line ; ** Food out of temperature for more than four hours . See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint** Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 21222450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 21216542

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. (Chlorine 10 ppm) Operator fixed to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 21216550

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. As per operator Snapper, Escolar, Wahoo, Hamachi served raw in sushi roll/ sashimi; Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21216547

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon behind cooked lobster, Raw tuna behind raw Krab in reach in drawers at sushi station; Raw tuna and salmon above avocado in RIC at sushi line; Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21216551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawers at cook line; as per operator food not portioned or prepared today; cooler sheet up this morning; food out of temperature for less than four hours; Operator moved to walk-in freezer to quick chill; fries (50F - Cold Holding);in walk-in cooler As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; Food stored above foods that were cooling; food out of temperature for less than four hours; Food moved to walk-in freezer to quick chill; Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

01D-04-4

Detail 21216548

Intermediate - Per operator, establishment does parasite destruction onsite. Freezing time/temperatures not recorded. No proof of parasite destruction for nonexempt fish available. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21216545

Basic - Bowl used to dispense rice Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21216543

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21216549

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of seafood stored on the floor walk-in freezer. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21216544

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Table spoon touching roe stored inside the container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21216546

Basic - Unwashed lemon box stored above bread in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20978905

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20978906

Intermediate - 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.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20363561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo line - low reach in cooler - Boiled yuca 51F, cooked pasta 49F (cold holding). Foods not prepped or portioned today. Per operator under 4 hours. Boiled yuca moved to different cooler. Cooked pasta discarded. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 20363559

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine. No quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20363560

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Expo line - low reach in cooler - cooked pasta prepared 2 days ago. Pasta discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20363562

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site