Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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V W CAFE

2540 VILLAGE WALK CIR · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33414

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 30, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3196753
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7963940
DBPR license6019938

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 30, 2022 4:33 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 31, 2022 9:31 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate1 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 7

#2High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on top rail flip top cooler of Pasta cooler, cooked pasta at 3;21 pm ( 78°F cooling) per operator product cooling.since 10 am. Product did not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#3High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee was eating behind cook line then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator educated staff. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Cooked eggplant stored under a container of raw steak,inside reach in freezer Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches by 3 compartment sink and by paper towel dispenser and bottom of wall next to it. Observed 2 live roaches under slicer on prep table.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on top rail flip top cooler of Pasta cooler, cooked pasta at 3;21 pm ( 78°F cooling) per operator product cooling.since 10 am. Product did not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top rail and inside pasta cooler chicken stock, white sauce, cooked beef, butter, diced tomatoes 45-56°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top rail and inside pasta cooler chicken stock, white sauce, cooked beef, butter, diced tomatoes 45-56°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale Observed on Pizza cooler, cooked sausage, cheese, diced tomatoes, cooked onions, pizza sauce 45- 50°F cold Holding and inside tall reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink cooked eggplant, raw shrimp 45-50°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products

Stop Sale
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox container stored on cans good shelf Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by opened drink on pizza station Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#13Intermediate01C-07-4

Intermediate – Raw, in-shell clams from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service.inside walk-in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Cooking oil stored on floor under pasta shelf next to ice machine. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.