Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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211 SW 5 ST · BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County · FL 33430-3332

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3340490
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359749
DBPR license6007378

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 6, 2023 12:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 7, 2023 9:48 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched hair then opened sauce jug and prepared chicken wings. Advised operator of proper hand washing practices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: At dry storage area: approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf. At pats and pans storage rack: approximately 4 rodent droppings on shelf. At storage area where there are large containers of flour, sugar and rice: beneath shelf with the containers, approximately 15 rodent droppings. At bar area: on floor and lower shelves approximately 10 rodent droppings At bar area: around hand wash sink approximately 2 rodent droppings **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table: homogenized milk (56F – Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator taken out 30 mins ago. Operator placed in deep freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over pans in clean dish rack. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in rinse section of triple sink. Advised operator of the purposes of the triple sink versus that of the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Floor and walls of deep freezer used to store food heavily rusted. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at only hand wash station in kitchen and bar area. **Warning**

Warning

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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.