Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RISTORANTE SANTUCCI

610 CLEMATIS ST STE CU1 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2964878
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7151976
DBPR license6021185

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 29, 2020 3:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 30, 2020 11:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine.

#7High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Raw pork over ice cream at reach-in freezer at cook-line. Foods moved And properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches in gaskets inside cook line flip top cooler 5 live in mop sink closet door 1 live under mop sink 2 live inside Gatland oven 1 live on slicer 2 live in reach-in freezer gaskets 4 live behind fire extinguisher at end of cook-line area

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1) ice machine-3 dead roaches in ice.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority41-08-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Insecticide, chemical cleaner In dishwasher area next to clean utensils. Chemicals moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate11-07-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big Five and emailed poster. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02C-03-4

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 26 hrs ago not date marked. Milk date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cookline area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dishwasher area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead in Vulcan 2 door oven 4 dead under dish machine 3 dead roach in ice machine 3 dead behind flip top cooler at cookline

#3Basic08B-13-4

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked pasta Carrots Foods moved and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Chef spatula in dishwasher area.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle not labeled in dishwasher area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.