THE COOPER
4610 PGA BLVD STE 100 · PLAM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33418
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 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 76 f in pan between two coolers on cook line as per chef since 11:30 current time 4:57 pm, grilled onions 49 (grilled at 11:30 current time 4:30 ), roasted tomatoes 83 f as per manager roasted around 12:00 pm current time 4:50 pm . rice 59 as per chef since 11:30 , bean sprouts 49 f as per chef since 11:30 current time 4:58 , pasta 46, in bottom section as per chef since 11 am now 5 pm, **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76 f in pan between two coolers on cook line as per chef since 11:30 current time 4:57 pm, grilled onions 49 (grilled at 11:30 current time 4:30 ), roasted tomatoes 83 f as per manager roasted around 12:00 pm current time 4:50 pm . rice 59 as per chef since 11:30 , bean sprouts 49 f as per chef since 11:30 current time 4:58 , pasta 46, in bottom section as per chef since 11 am now 5 pm, **Warning**
Intermediate 7
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked wings 68 cooked at 2:30 cooling 2 hours 30 mi, cooked ribs 80 f as per chef put in cooler at 3:15 pm now 5:05 pm, liquid eggs 37, milk 37, , empanada stuffing mix 53 f( cooked shrimps) cook cool then mix with butter and cream . Mixed at 3 pm. finger potatoes 69 cooked at 3:45 now 5:12Second temperature after 20 minutes wings 66, ribs already cut and portioned, shrimp mix 52 , finger potatoes 67 At this rate of cooling it will not reach 41 within total 6 hours **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 3 large knives in hand sink by coffee machine . Employee removed the knifes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outdoor bar hand sink **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership Plans does not match. Ice machine, clean pots and pans, new dishes and paper products in dumpster room. Checked plans. On plans just mop sink in this room. On plans ice machine was inside. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Change of ownership Plans does not match. Ice machine, clean pots and pans, new dishes and paper products in dumpster room. Checked plans. On plans just mop sink in this room. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At expo station. Manager put in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.