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CARIBOU COFFEE #8930

22900 SR 54, LUTZ · Hillsborough County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitation solution quaternary tested less than 150ppm. Operator remade it and tested 200ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with water hose attached in mop sink faucet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager asked her to put hat on

OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH

300 OLD DIXIE HWY #101, JUPITER · Palm Beach County

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator labeled food on Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control 6:30-10:30
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Observed raw shrimp above cooked plantains in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.. Operator move to other freezer . 2 observed raw liver above ready to eat soup in chest freezer not all products commercially packaged. Operator moved liver to new freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bucket in hand washing sink . Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1Observed can opener soiled with food debris. 2) observed ice machine and soda ice shoot solid with mold-like substance or slime.
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1328 NW 2 AVE, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed/ran machine multiple times, retested at chlorine 10ppm.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee walked out of bathroom into kitchen and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone then continued preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Hand wash sink missing in ware-washing and food preparation areas. Advised Operator to install additional hand washing sink by triple sink/dish machine/back prep table.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees present and working longer than 60 days, no proof of current required state approved food handler training. Advised Operator to provide current proof of training.
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EM SQUARED RESTAURANTS LLC

14470 S MILITARY TRAIL, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...pot, spatula washing at mop sink . Employee removed to dishwashing sink after discussion.
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...grilled chicken, crispy chicken in hot holding case being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked.

ANGELO'S CHICKEN & PIZZA

155 TONEY PENNA DR, JUPITER · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and garlic (70F - Cold Holding); butter (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. Operator stated less then hour and will place on time as public health control. From 11-3
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor by walkin refrigerator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken glass door in cooler in rear kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at rear hand sink

MIYI LA CUBANITA CUBAN CAFE CHOLA WENGUE INC

1332 NW 2 AVE, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Non-food grade "Thank You" bags used in direct contact with food (raw pork and raw steak). Non-food grade garbage/trash bag used in direct contact with bread. Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags/containers for food storage.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Raw animal food (raw salmon) stored over or with unwashed produce (unwashed oranges). Operator moved unwashed oranges out from under raw salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At single flip top cooler by rear exit door; sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top/removed from refrigeration less than 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At counter top steam table; cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked beans reheated on cooktop prior to being held for less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above.
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3246 LANTANA RD, LANTANA · Palm Beach County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor at cook line. Advised operator to kill and remove roach from restaurant.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled raw shell eggs over corned beef hash at flip top,cooler, raw shell eggs and pooled raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5hours. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 2.5 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath: pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); breakfast potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler: patty sausage (52F - Cold Holding); crumbled sausage (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to ice down products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle not labeled by server beverage area. Advised operator to label glass cleaner.
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132 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Clean pans and mixing bowls stored on untreated wooden shelf.

THE DANCING CRANE

11401 NORTHLAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Raw salmon stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, in use knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food prep/ware washing area.
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112 CLEMATIS, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (77F - Cold Holding) at front counter . Operator stated about one hour and put back to refrigerator. Also discussed to operator about using time as a public health control and email owner form.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind chest freezer and oven.

60 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over vegetable spring roles. Fish not commercially packaged. Operator moved and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. 2 packages of fish fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging despite packaging stating to remove when thawed. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top fish egg (50F - Cold Holding) operators states item out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Operator states not prepared or portioned today
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up item off floor then continued preparing food without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing, employee then washed hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No raw items are marked on any menu.
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CVI.CHE 105 BOCA RATON

6000 GLADES RD STE 1230, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corn bread made in house date marked 8/16, Fish soup date marked 8/18. See stop sale
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes into dishwasher, then proceeded to take clean dices out and store without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over vegetables, not all commercially packaged. Operator moved and properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi area flip top cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states items in cooler overnight and out of temperature for over 4 hours, or prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Flip top left of cook line; cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) operator states items out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to walk in to quick chill. Sushi line cooler; raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); seared tuna (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) operator states items out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put on ice and moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Kitchen line Flip top left; cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding); butter (43-48F - Cold Holding) middle flip top; raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Operator put on ice to quick chill. Operator states all items not prepared or portioned today.
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. Sushi area flip top cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states items in cooler overnight and out of temperature for over 4 hours, or prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
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NINO'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

13900 JOG RD STE 201, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...observed at 4:05 pm cut lettuce 64F in tall reach in cooler at salad station , lettuce was cut 11:30 am . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....pizza sauce, pasta, lasagna, soup , sauce with day marked not date marked at walk in cooler . ... gravy was prepared 2 days ago, pizza sauce yesterday morning at walk in cooler . Employee properly date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade, slicer blade and exterior slicer . Employee cleaned can opener blade
Clam , mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection... cooling pasta 75F with covered in reach in cooler . Took another temperature after about 25 minutes , it was same temperature at 75F , employee uncovered food and removed to walk in cooler .
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MCDONALD'S 4759

240 S US HWY 41, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line- less than 50ppm, corrected to 100ppm
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment at front drive through, operator cleaned floor

3960 S. SUNCOAST BLVD, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS · Citrus County

Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room soiled with black mold-like substance. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing under 3 compartment sink Floor soiled with grease/food debris next to flat top grill in kitchen and in back storage area.

316 W MANGO ST, LANTANA · Palm Beach County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink missing vacuum on one side of splitter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cheese at sliding door cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food Storage pan as scoop in beans.
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149 S LAKE AVE, PAHOKEE · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked sausage (131F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 7am. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over sliced ham and turkey - not all products commercially packaged. Operator fixed.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler: sliced tomatoes (51F at 10:00am; 52F at 10:35am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 7:30am; sliced cheese (48F at 10:00am; 49F at 10:35am - Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 7am. At current rate of cooling, products will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill products.

534 E WOOLBRIGHT RD, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear entrance to kitchen.

340 CLEMATIS ST, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated less then hour and will cool down in refrigerator and reheat for immediate service.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Operator corrected to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza flip top refrigerator

THE ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO

4403 NORTLAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 can of pizza sauce-dented. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink, no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb with hose attached.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled smoked salmon, changed gloves then proceeded to touch ready to eat bagel without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee, employee washed hands.
Non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. Nonservice animal in food establishment. Operator asked customer to remove animal, customer obliged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At bagel prep area, employee purse stored on top of bucket of yeast. Operator removed.

4509 PGA BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk in cooler, non food grade towel used to cover ready to eat food. Operator removed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At kitchen, employee washed hand in three compartment sink. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, sauces, cut vegetables, box of chicken stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At kitchen, wiping cloth solution stored on floor. Operator doubled the bucket.

FLAVOR'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT 2

3210 LANTANA RD, LANTANA · Palm Beach County

Triple sink quaternary sanitizer 50ppm. Operator added more quaternary sanitizer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

DUNKIN DONUTS #54

2931 NORTHLAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding)food not prepared or portioned today; food stored in shallow pan; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food placed in ice;
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. Operator presented photo copies certificates. Please make sure all employees are trained by an approved program and have original proof of training for inspections
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink ; provided

RUVENS RESTAURANT AND DELICATESSEN

113800 JOG RD #111, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....stored spoon in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee replace new removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...cooling Matzoh ball 101F-100F in a five gallon bucket at walk in cooler . Took another temperature after about 30 minutes, food temperature is 99F-98F . Employee closed replace food in shallow container and removed to walk in freezer to chill fast .
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....turkey fat in multiple containers was prepped 2 days ago at walk in cooler . Employee date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade , employee cleaned .
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BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN & TAP: DELRAY BEACH

14813 LYONS RD # 100, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cooked brisket (50F - Cooling) ambient cooling in packed covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator, item was removed for prep and placed back into walk in cooler more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator adjusted line, retesting at 100ppm.
Dented/rusted cans present. 1 dented can of chopped tomatos stored at dry storage rack. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken feet stored over containers of of French fries and ice cream in back reach in freezer.

ICHIYAMI BUFFET & SUSHI

145 SE MIZNER BLVD #16-B, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator stated tags marked with date received not date last served. Advised Operator of shell-stock tag maintenance requirements.

EL PRADO CUBAN CAFE

25 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At stove top: cooked oxtails (131F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F..

JUST SALAD STORE 56

3331 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE2, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic balsamic dressing (46F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch dressing (44F - Cold Holding)in cooler by soup steam table; as per operator food not prepared or portend today; food out of temperature for approximately two hours; food placed in ice bath and moved to walk-in cooler;
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person in charge dumping water in the mop sink, touched garbage and scooped ice and calibrated thermometer before washing hands first; educated and manager washed hands;
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- dressing and beverage cooler by soup steam table

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