Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MEALS BY CHEF B LLC

522 LANTANA · LANTANA · Palm Beach County · FL 33462

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3719411
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13757904
DBPR license6023081

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 24, 2026 10:22 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 25, 2026 2:36 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#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 50ppm) Operator added more quaternary sanitizer, 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 Live roach crawling on floor by glass sliding door True cooler, 1 crawling on floor by bean/vinegar storage rack, 2 live crawling on lower shelf of prep table where skewers are stored, 1 crawling on shelf over prep table by walk in freezer, 1 crawling on floor under triple sink, 1 crawling on floor by hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Advised operator to eliminate roaches. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked corn 9/11, garlic lime vinaigrette 04/2026 observed in stainless steel drawer cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Advised operator to clean and sanitize blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go container in hand sink by triple sink. Operator removed to go container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board at flip top cooler by Alto Sham. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor by glass sliding door True cooler, 4 under storage rack near canned food rack, 1 under canned food rack, 1 on shelf where tea packets are stored, 1 on floor by 2 door flip top cooler. Advised operator to remove dead roaches from building. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind tall white refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.