Tequesta, Palm Beach County

MOOD

235 S US HIGHWAY 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Nov 5, 2025
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 24173820

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Same. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24173819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack on food storage containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Same. Time Extended

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24152390

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) Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24152391

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper stored and in direct contact with cut lettuce at small flip top cooler. Mushrooms stored and in direct contact with paper towel at tall reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24152396

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink in rear alley of restaurant. Operator removed splitter. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24152394

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by server side station. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24152393

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, mashed potatoes, Diced tomato salsa made 10/25 not date marked. Operator date marked products. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24152392

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. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24152395

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack on food storage containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 23176450

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Cooked black beans made 9/11 and 9/12, marinara made 9/11, ramen broth (miso paste) made 9/11. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23176451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sesame agave sauce (cooked garlic) (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in squirt bottle in a bucket surrounded with ice. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed directly in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23176449

Intermediate - 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. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 22697853

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 0ppm line not submerged into sanitizer bucked. Reviewed with dish washer to make sure pick up line is submerged. Submerged pick up line and primed 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22546795

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 0 ppm, container empty. Chef replaced container 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22546798

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. French fries 59°F, cooked sunchoke 60°F, cooked sweet potatoes 60°F in drawer under grill , cooked 3 days ago. Chef stated drawer broke.

03A-02-5

Detail 22546796

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 59°F, cooked sunchoke 60°F, cooked sweet potatoes 60°F in drawer under grill , cooked 3 days ago. Chef stated drawer broke. See stop sale

03D-15-4

Detail 22546792

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooked at 1:30, at 2:30 (93°F - Cooling); beans 3:00 (89°-91°F - Cooling), beans are covered with Saran Wrap and a lid, in glass door reach in cooler. Chef placed beans in freezer to cool below 70°F within the next 30 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22546793

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 22546799

Basic - Cook eating while preparing food in kitchen and then engaging in wrapping beans. Reviewed proper procedures with cook. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 22546794

Basic - In-use flour scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22546797

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair cold water handle at hand sink in dish area not functioning properly. Cold water comes on and off.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 22166296

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. Employee touched fried plant based chicken nuggets assembled them on the sandwich to be send out to customer's table; manager educated and employee washed hands and put gloves on; Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22166294

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- on the clean dishes rack next to dishwasher Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22166297

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server's station Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22166295

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- at cook line Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-2

Detail 21673141

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

03D-15-4

Detail 21467511

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sweet potatoes (75F - Cooling)at 12:15 to 75 F at 12:30 since 11:00; Brussels sprouts (76F - Cooling)at 12:15 to 76 F at 12:30 since 11:00 ;in reach in drawers at cook line ; foods stored in deep containers and covered; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours Foods uncovered and moved to reach in freezer to cool cooked fries (76-75F - Cooling)at 12:15 to 75 F at 12:30 since 11:00 on the speed rack at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; foods moved to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Blanched fries 74-75 Cooling on the speed rack next to fryers at 1:25 since 11:00 Food never reached 70° F within 2 hours. Operator placed back in the fryer and restarted cooling process. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21467512

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 2022-10-11: No proof of employee training at this time Admin Complaint

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21224922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (56F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (56F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler across from cook line; as per operator cooler got unplugged ; foods not prepared or portioned today foods out of temperature for less than four hours; foods moved to reach in freezer to quick chill; fries (71F - Cold Holding) on the speed rack at cook line; as per operator food not prepared today; food kept on 4 hour ; establishment didn't have form or time marked; Emailed form and operator printed and filled out during inspection; operator also time marked foods(10:45-2:45); operator will discard food after four hours; Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21224924

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sweet potatoes (75F - Cooling)at 12:15 to 75 F at 12:30 since 11:00; Brussels sprouts (76F - Cooling)at 12:15 to 76 F at 12:30 since 11:00 ;in reach in drawers at cook line ; foods stored in deep containers and covered; at this rate food will not reach 70° F within 2 hours Foods uncovered and moved to reach in freezer to cool cooked fries (76-75F - Cooling)at 12:15 to 75 F at 12:30 since 11:00 on the speed rack at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; foods moved to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21224919

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21224920

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

14-69-4

Detail 21224923

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21224921

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- almond flour Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 20729492

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20729490

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area/kitchen

53B-13-5

Detail 20729493

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.

10-12-5

Detail 20729491

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine/corrective action taken /operator stored ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 20316135

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen

25-05-4

Detail 20316134

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.toilet tissue on floor.employee restroom/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. Corrective Action Taken