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CATHY'S BEACH CONNECTION RESTAURANT

12850 US HWY 1 · JUNO BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33408-2221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3568956
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10718152
DBPR license6004606

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); fixed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and scallops over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F – Cold Holding); sausage (60F – Cold Holding); 2 big containers at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority03F-02-5

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 at cook line; Time marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato casserole (102F – Hot Holding) on top of oven; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; advised operator to reheat to 165 F and hot hold at 135 F or above

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink;

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

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/

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table- next to three compartment sink Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- at soda dispenser – stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.