Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

OSTINE'S FINGERS TASTE RESTAURANT INC

4576 CRESTHAVEN BLVD 35C · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33415

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1297618
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8821772
DBPR license6052720

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 16, 2025 12:04 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 17, 2025 10:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 live, small flying insects inside mobile food dispensing vehicle flying around/landing on equipment/utensils/unwashed produce. 2 live, small flying insects on opened package(s) of salted fish. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked turkey. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 live, small flying insects on opened package(s) of salted fish. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At storage container on top of reach in cooler; raw snapper (62F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held at room temperature overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At storage container on top of reach in cooler; raw snapper (62F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held at room temperature overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook top/cutting board/reach in cooler interiors soiled. Advised Operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ostine Jean. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Unwashed carrots and onions stored on floor. Advised Operator to store at least 6" off floor. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. All outer doors held open, live, small flying insects **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.