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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

10300 W FOREST HILL BLVD #197 · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33414

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503974
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8894300
DBPR license6013319

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#1High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 7 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor of dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server removed soiled dishes from customer table, carried to dish area, returned to expo line and handled clean plates to serve customer food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make top; cooked corn salsa (47F – Cold Holding); bean sprouts (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held for 3 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; house made hot sauce with butter (120F – Hot Holding). Operator stated sauce was reheated 2 hours prior and held at room temperature until served, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At make line; House made ranch (50F – Ambient Cooling 2:00/52F – 3:00); sliced tomatoes (48F – Cooling 2:00/50F – 3:00); butter (47F – Ambient Cooling 2:00/47F – 3:00). Operator stated items were prepared 2 hours prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.