WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

DON CAFE

136 N MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
20

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 24463322

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical (bleach/cleaning chemicals) improperly stored directly on case of salt. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24463325

Intermediate - Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator stated date utilized for shell-stock tag maintenance requirements is receiving date printed on tag by purveyor. Advised Operator of proper shell-stock tag maintenance requirements.

01C-10-4

Detail 24463320

Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator stated tag removed before shellfish is frozen for storage, tag maintained in binder for 90 days from receiving date. Advised Operator of proper shell-stock tag maintenance requirements.

08B-38-4

Detail 24463324

Basic - Food (case of salt) stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 24463326

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk-in cooler. Advised Operator of proper food storage/protection.

14-01-5

Detail 24463323

Basic - Quart sized plastic food storage container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

25-23-4

Detail 24463321

Basic - Single-service articles (lids and cups) stored below paper towel dispenser next to hand washing sink at front counter exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Operator moved single service articles from under paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 24205488

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Advised operator employee must wash hands and change gloves when handling clean utensils after dirty utensils. Operator educated employee, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24205492

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator next to prep area, butter (70F - Cold Holding) per operator item held out of cooler and out of temperature for an hour, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24205491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area near walk in freezer, cooked pork (83F - Hot Holding) per operator item out of temperature for 1.5 hours. Educated operator to hold item at 135F, operator decided to discard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 24205490

Basic - Employee beverage container stored over clean utensils. Educated employee and operator of proper storage of employee personal beverages. Employee moved beverage container. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24205489

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, unwashed lettuce stored over cut tomatoes and lettuce. Educated operator on proper storage for unwashed produce. Operator moved unwashed lettuce. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 23904228

High Priority - 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 Raw shell eggs not time marked. Instructed manager to write time. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23904221

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken empanada (133F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (117F - Hot Holding)in display case at front counter. Out less than Four hours. Instructed operator to reheat to 165F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 23904226

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates

01C-02-4

Detail 23904224

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator states tags discarded

53A-05-6

Detail 23904227

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/

03F-10-5

Detail 23904223

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent time control procedure to operator

36-34-5

Detail 23904225

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vents

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 23623187

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, display case: empanadas with cooked beef (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored since 30 mins. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. At steam table: cooked pork skin (108F - Hot Holding) As per operator cooked and stored since 1.5 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: At steam table: cooked plantains (118F - Hot Holding) As per operator cooked and stored since 2.5 hours. Operator placed to reheat to 165F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23619430

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 unable to prime.

12A-27-4

Detail 23619428

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef crack raw shelled eggs then handled bread for sandwich; no glove change; no hand wash. Chef changed gloves and washed hands. See stop sale for bread. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-45-4

Detail 23619427

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher wash various pans but not sanitize at triple sink. No sanitization sink setup. Operator began to set sink up to sanitize dishes. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 23619432

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 flies in kitchen landing on clean pans on rack for dry clean pans. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23619424

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above empanadas. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23619425

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef wipe hands on apron with glove then handled clean utensil to prepare food; no glove change. Chef changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23619431

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chef crack raw shelled eggs then handled bread for sandwich; no glove change; no hand wash. Chef changed gloves and washed hands. See stop sale for bread.

03A-02-5

Detail 23619426

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small refrigerator: milk (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, taken out of cooler and sitting out 30 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23619423

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, display case: empanadas with cooked beef (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored since 30 mins. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. At steam table: cooked pork skin (108F - Hot Holding) As per operator cooked and stored since 1.5 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23619429

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler: pulled pork (50F at 8:35am; 49F at 9:07am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 2 hours. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool down to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Item covered tightly with plastic. Operator removed plastic. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

12A-27-4

Detail 23346850

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Advised employee who washed hands Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23346848

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At Walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken over raw beef Operator fixed Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23346849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; chicken noodles soup (122F - Hot Holding) At Front Showcase; beef empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) Per operator items held for an hour. Operator moved to reheat to 165+F Corrective Action Taken

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-05-6

Detail 23020926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ manager Maria Tiburcio Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: 7 employees present with no certified food manager on premise. Admin Complaint

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22997192

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 sanitizer =0ppm chlorine, advised operator to discontinue use of dish machine and set up triple sink until dish machine sanitizer can be corrected.

53A-05-6

Detail 22997190

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/ manager Maria Tiburcio Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22997188

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cup with no handle being used as a scooper in container of rice, operator removed and replaced with a handled scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22997194

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in styrofoam cup on prep table, operator discarded. Warning

12B-09-5

Detail 22997191

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food, operator spoke to employee who then discarded gum. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22997193

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking while standing at prep table, operator spoke to employee about eating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22997189

Basic - Food stored on floor. At prep area uncovered container of plantain stored on floor, operator moved container to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

08A-17-6

Detail 22904599

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed Raw pork sausage over raw whole muscle pork at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: At walk-in freezer; 1/3 pan of portioned raw chicken stored over pan of comminuted beef stored over whole muscle intact beef. Operator moved items to correct shelves. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22904597

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed extra pan and placed in bottom portion of cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: At cook line flip top cooler; chorizo (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held above pan in make top for less than 1 hour, placed inside pan. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

01C-02-4

Detail 22904596

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator uses fresh clams for seafood soup, tags not kept and dated. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22904598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Time Extended

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03D-02-5

Detail 22901184

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: pinto beans (47F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29 ; black beans (44F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

03D-01-5

Detail 22901178

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. on counter in kitchen: pork (89F - Cooling) at 10:50am since 6:00am At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

Detail 22901177

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 Can cooked potatoes dented to seam of can at dry storage.

22-45-4

Detail 22901179

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee Washing pot, then rinsed pot and stored pot with no sanitizer step. Educated operator on proper wash, rinse and sanitizing procedures. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 22901175

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork sausage over French fries at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.

08A-17-6

Detail 22901182

High Priority - 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. Observed Raw pork sausage over raw whole muscle pork at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.

01B-02-5

Detail 22901181

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. on counter in kitchen: pork (89F - Cooling) at 10:50am since 6:00am At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: pinto beans (47F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29 ; black beans (44F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22901174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed extra pan and placed in bottom portion of cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-02-4

Detail 22901183

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator uses fresh clams for seafood soup, tags not kept and dated. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.

03D-15-4

Detail 22901176

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cook line: sliced ham (52F - Cooling) at 10:19 since 7:00 - 51F at 10:38 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 22901180

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 4 food handling employees on shift with no certified food manager present at time of inspection.

35A-01-4

Detail 22901173

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen by steam table. Flying insect not observed landing on food preparation surfaces. Advised operator to remove fly from establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 22901185

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen cook line.

Jan 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

29-34-4

Detail 22565007

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint

31A-07-4

Detail 22565011

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No Han sink on the way to outdoor ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint

52-01-4

Detail 22565012

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu Red Snapper. On invoice Snapper whole 1.5-2 lb WGGS YT Brazil Wild and Snapper Center cut 8-10 oz B/L SE Asia Wild Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22565008

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor ice machine, screened room cooking and storage, plastic shed for dry food storage outside Plan review email DHR.PLANREVIEW@Myfloridalicense.com Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: As per office only plans are from 2012. 2012 plans doesn't have outdoor ice machine, screen room with gas ovens to cook food. Admin Complaint

08B-43-4

Detail 22565009

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Two working ovens and dry food stored in the room that is not fully enclosed. ( large screen door ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Sugar, Rice , oil boxes, flour canned beans rice stored in this room, Two working ( in use rice cooking in progress in bottom oven ) gas ovens in this room Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint

36-02-5

Detail 22565010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint

Nov 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22441050

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 53 f in double pan in flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepared or portioned today. Raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 85 f not prepared or portioned today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Raw Shell eggs ambient air temperature 80 f. At 9:05 am On shelf by walk in cooler door. As per manager and employee put here 8:35 am . No time marked or temperature controlled for safety form. Raw shell eggs are not on time.sausage 40 f in flip top cooler in double pan. helped fill out temperature controlled for safety form . Now will be using time. For shell eggs 8-12 .after 12 will use from cooler. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22441043

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended

31A-07-4

Detail 22441049

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No Han sink on the way to outdoor ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended

52-01-4

Detail 22441045

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu Red Snapper. On invoice Snapper whole 1.5-2 lb WGGS YT Brazil Wild and Snapper Center cut 8-10 oz B/L SE Asia Wild Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Admin Complaint

02D-12-1

Detail 22441044

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh orange juice packaged in plastic glasses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same. Explained again and provided verbiage from reference text. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22441046

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor ice machine, screened room cooking and storage, plastic shed for dry food storage outside Plan review email DHR.PLANREVIEW@Myfloridalicense.com Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended

08B-43-4

Detail 22441048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Two working ovens and dry food stored in the room that is not fully enclosed. ( large screen door ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Sugar, Rice , oil boxes, flour canned beans rice stored in this room, Two working ( in use rice cooking in progress in bottom oven ) gas ovens in this room Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22441047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 11Basic: 12Total: 29

12A-20-4

Detail 22439737

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed gloved hands without soap on cook line by flip top cooler. Explained and she removed the gloves and properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22439729

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing pans rinsing and storing without sanitizing. Explained. How to setup three compartment sink. She will sanitize in dishwasher. Dishwasher chlorine 100 ppm Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22439739

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on wall between cabinet and paper towel dispenser at front counter. 1 on counter of service window from kitchen to front counter. 1 on counter at server side of the area by service window 1 on prep table in the kitchen next to raw beef. ( not landed on beef ) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22439742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 53 f in double pan in flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepared or portioned today. Raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 85 f not prepared or portioned today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22439738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken soup 105 f ( as per chef cooked this morning. Less than 2 hours in steam table. She changed the heat settings to higher temperature), black beans 118 ( as per chef cooked this morning. Less than 2 hours in there. She changed the setting Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22439734

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

31A-10-4

Detail 22439724

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand sink near flip top cooler on the way to freezer. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22439730

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. Emailed one Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22439715

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine ice scoop. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22439718

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No Han sink on the way to outdoor ice machine. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22439723

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife stored in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed the knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22439736

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

52-01-4

Detail 22439727

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu Red Snapper. On invoice Snapper whole 1.5-2 lb WGGS YT Brazil Wild and Snapper Center cut 8-10 oz B/L SE Asia Wild Admin Complaint

02D-12-1

Detail 22439725

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh orange juice packaged in plastic glasses. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22439714

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink at front counter.Manager stocked the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22439741

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor ice machine, screened room cooking and storage, plastic shed for dry food storage outside Plan review email DHR.PLANREVIEW@Myfloridalicense.com Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22439731

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

22-20-5

Detail 22439719

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top section of the ice machine bin. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22439721

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt manager discarded. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 22439728

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry food storage shelf Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22439717

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. Small coffee cup without lid. Explained and employee discarded the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22439716

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. He put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 22439732

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Two working ovens and dry food stored in the room that is not fully enclosed. ( large screen door ) Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22439726

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored between wall and magnetic knife holder by flip top cooler. Explained and she removed the knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22439740

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 long spoons in glass of water next to coffee machine. Water temperature 79 f. Explained to keep in hot water at least 135 f or higher or keep without water and wash rinse sanitize every 4 hours Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22439720

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fresh orange juice packaged in plastic glasses in glass door cooler.at front counter. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22439733

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen and prep area Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22439735

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Explained. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22439722

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt sugar bins. Warning

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22154941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....food not prep or portion today tomato sauce 48°, ham 48°, cheese 48° , chorizo 49° in flip top reach in cooler by the steam table . Per operator food being held less than four hours . Employee time marked food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22154940

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....lime, straw in handwashing sink at coffee station , thawing frozen drinks in handwashing sink at front line . Employee moved those things

04-02-4

Detail 22154942

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures...

24-14-4

Detail 22154938

Basic - Clean utensils knives stored between equipment and wall at kitchen . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22154939

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....removed fish after discussion. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22154943

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

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 21760601

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area... 3 small flying insects landing on Cuban sandwich on the prep table by the dishwashing area. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food and killed flies . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-2

Detail 21760614

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21760612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw beef or pork above carrots at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21760602

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef, raw sea food above cooked soup, sauce , black beans . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 21760608

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area... 3 small flying insects landing on Cuban sandwich on the prep table by the dishwashing area.

01B-02-5

Detail 21760606

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....cream cheese 64°, ham 58°, sliced cheese 61° in reach min cooler below slicer between Dishwashing area and kitchen, food being held less than four hours,Only cream cheese being held more than four hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21760610

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cream cheese 64°, ham 58°, sliced cheese 61° in reach min cooler below slicer between Dishwashing area and kitchen, food being held less than four hours,Only cream cheese being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21760604

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...sliced cheese, sliced ham in reach in cooler . Employee date marked Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21760605

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container in handwashing sink at front line . Employee moved . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21760613

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup , sauce , black beans, white rice, yellow rice at walk in cooler . Employee date marked Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21760607

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.

24-07-4

Detail 21760603

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored..ice bucket stored on the floor below ice bin at front line. ... ice scoop stored open area on the ice machine at outside. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21760609

Basic - Stored food not covered at reach in freezer...employee covered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-06-4

Detail 21760611

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment...by the hand washing sink at front line.

Aug 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 21290826

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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....cut lettuce 57, cut tomatoes 55, provolone cheese 58 , chopped ham 60, chorizo 67 , sliced ham 54, sliced cheese 57 , sauce 57 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . ....... Cooked ground chicken 52, ceviche 53, tamales 52, salsa 52, pork belly 50, raw chicken 53, raw beef 53 , empanadas 52 in walk in cooler . PIC not aware how long food was out of temperature. Stop sale issue .Request operator discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-20: 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. Sliced ham 53°, sausage 53°, cheese 54°, sauce 54°, chorizo 53°, in flip top reach in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. ...milk 46°, stiffed meat 47°, tamales 51°, rice 51° , ham 48° , ceviche 47°, pork 50° , cheeses 48° , sour cream 47°, ox tail 49° in walk in cooler. Being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21290828

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 57, cut tomatoes 55, provolone cheese 58 , chopped ham 60, chorizo 67 , sliced ham 54, sliced cheese 57 , sauce 57 in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . ....... Cooked ground chicken 52, ceviche 53, tamales 52, salsa 52, pork belly 50, raw chicken 53, raw beef 53 , empanadas 53 in walk in cooler . PIC not aware how long food was out of temperature. Stop sale issue .Request operator discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-20: Sliced ham 53°, sausage 53°, cheese 54°, sauce 54°, chorizo 53°, in flip top reach in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. ...milk 46°, stiffed meat 47°, tamales 51°, rice 51° , ham 48° , ceviche 47°, pork 50° , cheeses 48° , sour cream 47°, ox tail 49° in walk in cooler. Being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21290827

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored container, rinsing towel in hand washing sink by the dishwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-20: Spoon , pitcher stored in hand washing sink . Admin Complaint

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21287307

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....00 ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-19-4

Detail 21287302

High Priority - Employee washed hands only hand with cold water and without soap after bring dirty plate from the customer. Discussed with operator. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21287308

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....4 flying insects flying around , landing on the prep table unwashed dishes at kitchen, Dishmachine area . Employee killed flying insects and sanitized surface . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01D-01-5

Detail 21287306

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded...tilapia fish for ceviche. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21287303

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw beef above soup at walk in cooler . Employee moved soup . Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21287304

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....cut lettuce 57°, cut tomatoes 55°, provolone cheese 58° , chopped ham 60°, chorizo 67° , sliced ham 54°, sliced cheese 57° , sauce 57° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . ....... Cooked ground chicken 52°, ceviche 53°, tamales 52°, salsa 52°, pork belly 50°, raw chicken 53°, raw beef 53° , empanadas 52° in walk in cooler . PIC not aware how long food was out of temperature. Stop sale issue .Request operator discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21287300

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 57°, cut tomatoes 55°, provolone cheese 58° , chopped ham 60°, chorizo 67° , sliced ham 54°, sliced cheese 57° , sauce 57° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . ....... Cooked ground chicken 52°, ceviche 53°, tamales 52°, salsa 52°, pork belly 50°, raw chicken 53°, raw beef 53° , empanadas 53° in walk in cooler . PIC not aware how long food was out of temperature. Stop sale issue .Request operator discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 21287301

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....rice 52, rice 91-98 tight in plastic clear bags , soup 190° in a dipper than 4 inches pot at walk in cooler . PIC stated food was cooked today morning . Take another temperature after 40 minutes ,temperature was as above . PIC open rice , soup take out the walk in cooler to cooling when soup temperature dropped down 135° . Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21287298

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored container, rinsing towel in hand washing sink by the dishwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21287299

Basic - Stored food not covered...sugar , salt in dry storage room . Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21287305

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar, salt, flower at dry storage room. Warning

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 20809038

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walkin refrigerator soup,black black overnight (52-72 - Cooling). See stop sale Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20809039

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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 20809035

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shelled eggs and without washing hands handle cream Togo container. I spoke to operator about hand washing and employee wash hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20809032

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 flying insects at front counter Operator killed flying insects and sanitized area . Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20809037

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at walkin refrigerator soup,black black overnight (52-72 - Cooling). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20809041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at lowboy refrigerator ; sliced cheese,ham, cream cheese (48 - Cold Holding) , operator stated food was there less then 2 hours and move to walkin refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 20809033

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink use to wash fruit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 20809031

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/ The CFM arrived a half hour into the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20809036

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator place paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20809034

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drink mix stored on floor by walkin freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20809040

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20474210

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above ketchup. Operator place raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20474213

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter milk (52°F - Cold Holding) , operator stated less then on hour, and moved to refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20474207

High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at cook line raw shelled eggs and plantains no time marked. Operator labled 10:30 -2:30. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20474206

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife and a bag of strawberries in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20474212

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of dried beans on floor in dry storage. Operator place on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 20474209

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed to large container of meat defrosting out side. Operator moved food indoors. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 20474205

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

10-12-5

Detail 20474208

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of soiled ice machine. Operator removed and washed and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20474211

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed operator defrosting meat in standing water outside. Operator brought food indoors and under running water. Corrected On-Site