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DIXIE FRIED CHICKEN

133 SW AVE E · BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County · FL 33430-3922

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389527
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8494518
DBPR license6000486

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding area by fry station- cooked chicken 110-115F – hot holding, fries 114-117F- hot holding, mashed potatoes and gravy 101F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. At steam table by cookline- mashed potatoes 120-125F- hot holding, gravy 120-125F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to be reheated. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter shelf- spray bottle of Windex over box of tea- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb- by mop sink hose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice down handwash sink by cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for batter and milk – u dear time as a public health control. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- raw chicken prepared Friday 04/05/24 not date marked. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee trying through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association for Terwenms Desrisseaux 02/03/24 expired **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage room by bathroom- spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food stored in hit box with hush puppies- operator removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.