Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PETE'S PLACE

6774 FOREST HILL BLVD · GREENACRES · Palm Beach County · FL 33413

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3329523
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348780
DBPR license6009837

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 12, 2023 10:43 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2023 4:40 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs with then handled pancakes without washing hands. Explained and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 Roach crawling on white reach in freezer door behind cook line. Manager killed 2 Roaches crawling on floor by glass door cooler by back door. Manager killed both 2 Roaches crawling on floor under coolers on cook line 1 Roach crawling inside the oven on cook .line manager killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 127-130 f hot holding ( second layer) first layer 140-144 f hot holding on left side of the flat grill. As per chef less than 30 minutes. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container filled with water stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed the container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked state and operators thermometer calibration state thermometer 32 f, operators thermometer 0 f. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at server station in dining room are not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in powdered garlic container. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Several dead roaches over 20 in white powder next to compressor of two door cooler on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag full of shoes stored on top of mayonnaise box in back room. Explained and manager removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water near steam table. Water temperature 100 f. Explained and manager dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Washcloth bucket stored on floor on cook line. Manager put washcloth bucket in another bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.