MEDITERRANEAN PLATE
10300 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 103 · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33414
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. cooked rice (45F – Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit overnight. In plastic container covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed cutting raw beef with gloves and immediately handled squeeze bottle and tongs to cook. Gloves not changed. Hands not washed. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. cooked rice (45F – Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit overnight. In plastic container covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggplant (117F – Hot Holding) in front steam table. Double panned. In Unit less than four hours. Reheated 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ROCIO DIAZ 2/6/2019
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vents
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 89 F
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:18 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.