Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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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 dateFebruary 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3418839
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8607379
DBPR license6000486

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 7, 2024 3:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 9, 2024 2:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Open box with trays of raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed bags of onions in walk in cooler. Advised operator to store properly.

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on chemical storage shelf near bathroom.

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on shelves of chemical storage. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on clean dry storage shelves under prep table near ice machine. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in clean container on clean dry storage shelves under prep table near ice machine. In wash area: approximately 4 rodent droppings in clean container and approximately 9 rodent droppings under tables. Approximately 4 rodent droppings behind ice machine. Approximately 4 rodent droppings under triple sink. Approximately 3 rodent droppings underneath hand wash sink near main prep area Approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area, on the cover of flour container, on shelves with single service containers and shelves with food items and floor. Approximately 7 rodent droppings under stove on cook line.

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep counter above basket of clean containers. Advised operator to store properly.

#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose Bibb at mop sink. Advised operator to provide.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate03F-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 procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold buttermilk at prep table. Emailed to operator.

#12Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed in broken soap dispenser with soap in wash area.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of raw shrimp and tilapia on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At walk in cooler: ceiling heavily soiled with mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.