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J ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT

4625 PGA BLVD · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33418

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659437
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13501180
DBPR license6019919

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#2High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cook line- area employees handled dirty wiping cloth then proceeded to Change gloves and handle food without washing their hands – educated operator – employee washed hands. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects found At kitchen area approximately 3 small flying insects landing on walls, prep counter and oven, At back storage area approximately 8 small flying insects landing on landing on containers/ boxes/ cans of food. At prep area approximately 2 small flying insects landing on prep counter. At bar area approximately 1 small flying insects landing on bar prep counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**Priority: High Priority

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Observed: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At bar area- Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter – Butter 65F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 2 hours – operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back prep area- sanitizer spray bottle stored above prep counter – operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler by cook line-cooked rice 52F at 11:00 to 50F at 11:45( cooling since 10:30) coleslaw 48F to 48F at 11:45 ( cooling since 10:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time – operator moved to all in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwashing sink by dishwashing area- sink blocked by dirty dish cart- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishwashing area- handsink with utensils in sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory On menu Avocado bomb, asian ahi tuna salad with no indication that food is served raw or under cooked. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator Servers handle coffeesand bread – without a food handler training. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- at cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep counter – soiled wiping cloth on counter – operator removed. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#14Basic21-38-4

Basic – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.