TARBOOCH HOOKAH CAFE
1233A S MILITARY TRAIL · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33415
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Spinach and meat pies resting on and in direct contact with newspaper in kitchen. Operator removed newspaper. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken over olives and dressings at flip top cooler, raw shell eggs over tomatoes at flip top cooler. Raw beef over French fries, both products opened from commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Safe storage chart emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach and meat pies (86-92F – Hot Holding) Observed resting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top cooler soiled with black mold like substance.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used as basting brush observed in kitchen. Educated operator on proper basting utensils.
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup as scoop for sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At flip top cooler cutting board.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Neck of faucet at hand washing sink wrapped in plastic and leaking when turned on. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chicken thawing in sink without running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:15 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.