Don Cafe, 136 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DON CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 136 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
License #: 6020234
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/01/2010

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD AT 55 DEGREES OPERATOR MOVE PRODUCT TO WALK IN COOLER UNTIL COOLER IS FIX
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MAINTAINING PHF AT 55 DEGREES OPERATOR MOVED ITEMS TO WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. DRY STORAGE SEVERAL ITEMS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SAUSAGE LINKS BEING STORED ON SHELVE IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROTECTION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. WAITSTAFF FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. DISHWASHER DRINKING FROM OPEN BOTTLE OF WATER MUST USE CUP WITH LID AND STRAW
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. DISH WASHING AREA SHELVES
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE CUTTING BOARDS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. COOK LINE KNIFES
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WAITSTAFF WASHING UNTENSILS IN FRONT HWS
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. FRUIT FLIES
12/01/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SEVERAL ITEMS WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE AND BOWL IN FRONT COUNTER HWS
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400PPM Corrected On Site.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF & CHICKEN ,PORK, FISH ON COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. OPEN CAN OF TOMATO IN RIC
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. IMPROPERLY STORE SPOONS IN WAITSTAFF AREA
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. WATER BOTTLE IN RIC
  • Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. BAKERY TO GO CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COOK FILLING BUCKET OF WATER
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISH AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. COOK LINE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM & CHEESE MINI SUB AT 72 DEGREES FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. DRY STORAGE AREA FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RAW PORK IN WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. OPEN FLOUR OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OPEN BOTTLES IN BOTH RIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WAITSTAFF AREA BAG INSIDE HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/8/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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