Inspection Report

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CATHY'S BEACH CONNECTION RESTAURANT

12850 US HWY 1 · JUNO BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33408-2221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3350850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370110
DBPR license6004606

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (40F – Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 9/20/23.

Basic 5

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (40F – Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep area; employee beverage on prep table next to slicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; pan of raw fish, box of avocados and container if butter stored on floor. Advised operator to properly store items 6 inches off floor. Operator began rearranging items to be placed on shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; multiple ready to eat items and multiple raw items stored uncovered. Advised operator to cover stored food. Operator began covering items with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area; container of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna, thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.