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PENELOPE'S DINER

7431 WEST ATLANTIC AVE, SUITE 100 · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475020
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786017
DBPR license6022035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ready to eat smoked salmon stored above ready to eat spinach in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored stored above cheese in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs being held on cook line for less than 1 hour has no time marking. Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by chemical buckets, container stored. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment menu does not indicate poached eggs, nova salmon as being covered under consumer advisory. Discussed proper disclosure with operator **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Corned beef hash handle stored in contact with food product. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in back hallway of establishment. Operator states plumber on call **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:37 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
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.