KO'W ORGANIC LLC
1709 BELVEDERE RD · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33406
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (46F – Cooling). Operator stated rice cooling for more than 6 hours, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed rodent droppings/equipment and utensils soiled by rodent droppings and then handled clean equipment, utensils and containers of food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food service utensils/storage containers without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Quaternary – Not Set Up). Advised Operator to set up triple sink and properly sanitize dishes. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table across from cook line. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table next to pizza oven. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen inside dough mixer bowl. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on food storage shelves next to/over flip top cooler. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on table next to pizza by the slice held using time as a public health control. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under cook line. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen inside closet(s) along rear wall. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in hallway between rear exit/ inside public bathroom. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor behind front counter. 3 rodent droppings on floor in dining room. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on table next to pizza by the slice held using time as a public health control. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (46F – Cooling). Operator stated rice cooling for more than 6 hours, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; milk (45F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; milk (45F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Cheese pizza by the slice, no time mark. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator of proper TPHC use. **Warning**
Basic 1
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bag of unwashed onions and case of raw shell eggs stored on floor. Advised Operator food should be stored at least 6 inches off floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:42 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.