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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CARMINE'S LA TRATTORIA

2401 PGA BLVD STE 172 · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33410

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3579646
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10763657
DBPR license6023050

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 22, 2025 4:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 23, 2025 9:14 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#4High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At model walk in cooler – cooked mushrooms 84F-114F at 3:20 to 84-101F at 4:45- food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2 hours- see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority22-41-4

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- Corrected to 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-02-6

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 raw veal not commercially packaged over cooked chicken wings – operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler at cookline- raw ground beef stored over raw fish- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At kitchen area dry storage near bread station – approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor under shelf. operator removed and sanitized area. At kitchen prep area approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor under prep table

#9High Priority01B-02-5

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. At model walk in cooler – cooked mushrooms 84F-114F at 3:20 to 84-101F at 4:45- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 70F within 2 hours- see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- Cooked potatoes 65F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter for 3.5 hours- operator placed on time as a public health control for remaining 30 minutes. At server station- milk 55F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food put of temperature for 45 minutes – operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. At prep area reach in cooler- goat cheese 45F- cold holding, mozzarella 45F- cold holding – food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At front counter wine cooler – butter 48F- cold holding – food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm- corrected to 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served.

#13Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On Menu – Tuna tartare , Carpaccio, Dirty oyster- not indicated that they are served raw or undercooked.

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink- at outside bar handwashing sink- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At server station/ bread station area- horseradish prepared two days ago not date marked – operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic21-04-4

Basic – At cookline- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- at outside handwash sink.

#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- at both bars- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.