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



Business Info

Name: Don Cafe Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 136 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
License #: 6020234
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour container.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. To house soup, beans, sliced onions.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers, flour, starch.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Above food prep table, raid, w40, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Store room.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.POCKETBOOKS NEAR FOOD PREP AREA
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.two hHANDWASH SINKS
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.MEATS
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.CAN OF RAID IN DISHWASH AREA
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.FRONT SERVICE AREA. WINDOW SERVICE
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 14-11-4 Observed: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer at cook line ( see citation for raw chicken in reach in cooler drawer).
  • Basic - 24-09-4 Observed: Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.large pan by ice machine.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Food stored on floor.egg, milk and potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Observed: Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.kept at room temperature- corrective action - in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.farmed raised Tilapia for sushi shall have feeding letter-
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwiches with ham at 76 f- by server line - corrective action - in reach in freezer until reaching 41 f- fresh chicken prepared during the night/ early morning ( 24h establishment ) 48 f- corrective action in walk in cooler- and potentially hazardous food - at 46/47 f - corrective action lowered thermostat **Warning**
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.establishment not busy at this time - corrective action- back in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Observed: High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bach storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server line.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine - back room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly da te marked. Operator put wrong date.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.large pan by ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer at cook line ( see citation for raw chicken in reach in cooler drawer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.egg, milk and potatoes in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.kept at room temperature- corrective action - in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.farmed raised Tilapia for sushi shall have feeding letter- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwiches with ham at 76° f- by server line - corrective action - in reach in freezer until reaching 41° f- fresh chicken prepared during the night/ early morning ( 24h establishment ) 48° f- corrective action in walk in cooler- and potentially hazardous food - at 46/47° f - corrective action lowered thermostat **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.establishment not busy at this time - corrective action- back in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bach storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine - back room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator put wrong date- **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. NEED CLOSED LID
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. BOX OF CIGARETS IN KITCHEN
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler bag of onions
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. LOWER SHELVES BY OVEN AREA
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. SEVERAL ITEMS INSIDE HWS BACK ROOM KITCHEN
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back room kitchen dry storage area HWS
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS by walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. OBSERVED NEW WALK IN FREEZER.CHANGE HWS FROM TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/2012.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. OBSERVED NEW WALK IN FREEZER.CHANGE HWS FROM TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/2012.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. CANS OF SODA IN REACH IN COOLER DENTED
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. BAKERY AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER BAG OF ONION
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON INSIDE HWS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PERSONAL HANG BAG STORED ON TOP OF MIXER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW MEAT ON PREP TABLE
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. FRONT COUNTER
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PASTRY FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SUGAR BIN AND FLOUR BIN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.OPEN CAN FRONT COUNTER
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONION BAG
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. FOUNTAIN MACHINE DISPENSER NOZZELS
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES IN KITCHEN STORED PREPTABLE AND WALL
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
12/1/2010Routine - 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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