HOBO'S GOURMET KITCHEN
421 NORTHLAKE BLVD · NORTH PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33408
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; Conch Chowder (48°F – Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. At canned food storage rack; 2 #10 size cans of sliced black olives dented. 1 4.26 lb can of Tuna dented. See Stop Sale.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless reach in freezer; opened bag of raw fish stored over opened bag of French fries. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw bacon stored over ready to eat salad dressing. Operator moved bacon below dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw sausage stored over raw bacon. Operator moved sausage under bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High 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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; Conch Chowder (48°F – Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; cooked pasta salad (46°F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (48°F – Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pan for two hours, moved overfilled portion to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area; degreaser stored on prep table next to mixer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used as dump sink for drinks/ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 2
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At walk-in cooler; fan guard soiled with accumulated dirt/dust.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked sausage stored uncovered under soiled fan guard. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.