Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DON JOSE CAFETERIA

3358 S MILITARY TRL STE A · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3493407
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8858781
DBPR license6010118

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen a container of medicine above microwave and flat top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located in dry storage room raw ground sausage stored over washed potatoes. Operator corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High 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. In kitchen above stove bottle of Fresh sliced garlic in oil (79F – Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen above stove bottle of Fresh sliced garlic in oil (79F – Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in kitchen milk (49F – Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and product left out at room temperature for approximately 45 mins. Discussed cold holding procedures with operator **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in back of restaurant no vacuum breaker. Discussed with operator.

#10High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink in kitchen (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who added water and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen ice machine with heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior. Advised operator to clean and sanitize.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In kitchen above triple sink shelves with rust/pitting and visibly soiled used to store clean and sanitized dishes. Advised operator to repair or replace rack and to move dishes to clean rack.

#3Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface and grease overflowing onto dirt surrounding unit. Discussed with operator.

#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle placed on dirt discussed with operator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.