Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DIXIE FRIED CHICKEN

133 SW AVE E · BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County · FL 33430-3922

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2780042
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6577830
DBPR license6000486

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 27, 2019 2:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 28, 2019 10:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed 1 live mouse in the dry storage room

#9High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk used for dipping chicken before breading 59°. On top and 50° on bottom **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 fresh rodent dropping on shelves in the dry storage area

#11High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Buttermilk 59° on top 50° on the bottom Buttermilk on the line used to dip chicken before breading **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Basic 7

#1Basic23-04-4

Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Fan shields in the cooler

#2Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of soda at the fry station

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. The Steel sheeting in the walk-in cooler is not properly attached to the wall

#4Basic10-12-4

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on a dirty tray at the ice machine

#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#6Basic14-40-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is not working

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Large 3/door reachin cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.