CLARY'S CORNER CAFE
1500 LUCERNE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine and first aid kit stored on top of small ice machine. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee scratching her forehead then preparing coffee without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham , cooked turkey and tuna held longer than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 2 flats of eggs on cutting board. Raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 65 f, explained and chef put eggs in reach in cooler. Ambient air 41 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham 60 f, Tuna ( tuna salad ) 73 f, Raw chicken 58 f all on prep table no one working with these foods. Longer than 4 hours ,Swiss cheese 51 f, whipped butter 67 f pooled eggs 53 f , grilled onions 69 f, breakfast potatoes 67 f, hash browns 54 f, grits 56 f, portioned butter 69 f, as per chef all since 8:00 am.not prepared or portioned today. On cook line at room temperature. Explained time as public health control and emailed the form. Checked second temperature at 12:20 Swiss cheese 60 f all food longer than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ,Swiss cheese 51 f, whipped butter 67 f pooled eggs 53 f , grilled onions 69 f, breakfast potatoes 67 f, hash browns 54 f, grits 56 f, portioned butter 69 f, as per chef all since 8:00 am.not prepared or portioned today. On cook line at room temperature. Explained time as public health control and emailed the form. Checked second temperature at 12:20 Swiss cheese 60 f all food longer than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. sliced ham 60 f, Tuna ( tuna salad ) 73 f, Raw chicken 58 f all on prep table no one working with these foods. Longer than 4 hours **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Three compartment sink chlorine over 200 ppm explained . Manager changed the solution . Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer thermometer calibration temperaturé in ice water. Explained 32 f. Checked state and operators thermometer. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pan full of water stored in hand sink in prep room. Manager removed the container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping raw egg shells in hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Female employee drinking coffee from paper cup without lid. Explained and she put lid on the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Female employee drinking from open container on cook line. Explained and she moved cup to dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.