DON CAFE
136 N MILITARY TRL, WEST PALM BEACH 33415
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork sausage over raw whole muscle pork at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: At walk-in freezer; 1/3 pan of portioned raw chicken stored over pan of comminuted beef stored over whole muscle intact beef. Operator moved items to correct shelves. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed extra pan and placed in bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: At cook line flip top cooler; chorizo (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held above pan in make top for less than 1 hour, placed inside pan. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator uses fresh clams for seafood soup, tags not kept and dated. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen cook line.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: pinto beans (47F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29 ; black beans (44F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. on counter in kitchen: pork (89F - Cooling) at 10:50am since 6:00am At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 Can cooked potatoes dented to seam of can at dry storage.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee Washing pot, then rinsed pot and stored pot with no sanitizer step. Educated operator on proper wash, rinse and sanitizing procedures. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork sausage over French fries at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork sausage over raw whole muscle pork at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. on counter in kitchen: pork (89F - Cooling) at 10:50am since 6:00am At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: pinto beans (47F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29 ; black beans (44F - Cooling) at 10:32 since 11am 5/29. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (47F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed extra pan and placed in bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator uses fresh clams for seafood soup, tags not kept and dated. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cook line: sliced ham (52F - Cooling) at 10:19 since 7:00 - 51F at 10:38 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 4 food handling employees on shift with no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen by steam table. Flying insect not observed landing on food preparation surfaces. Advised operator to remove fly from establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Two working ovens and dry food stored in the room that is not fully enclosed. ( large screen door ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Sugar, Rice , oil boxes, flour canned beans rice stored in this room, Two working ( in use rice cooking in progress in bottom oven ) gas ovens in this room **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No Han sink on the way to outdoor ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same Admin Complaint
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu Red Snapper. On invoice Snapper whole 1.5-2 lb WGGS YT Brazil Wild and Snapper Center cut 8-10 oz B/L SE Asia Wild Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Same. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor ice machine, screened room cooking and storage, plastic shed for dry food storage outside Plan review email [email protected] Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: As per office only plans are from 2012. 2012 plans doesn't have outdoor ice machine, screen room with gas ovens to cook food. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Two working ovens and dry food stored in the room that is not fully enclosed. ( large screen door ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Sugar, Rice , oil boxes, flour canned beans rice stored in this room, Two working ( in use rice cooking in progress in bottom oven ) gas ovens in this room **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 53 f in double pan in flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepared or portioned today. Raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 85 f not prepared or portioned today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Raw Shell eggs ambient air temperature 80 f. At 9:05 am On shelf by walk in cooler door. As per manager and employee put here 8:35 am . No time marked or temperature controlled for safety form. Raw shell eggs are not on time.sausage 40 f in flip top cooler in double pan. helped fill out temperature controlled for safety form . Now will be using time. For shell eggs 8-12 .after 12 will use from cooler. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No Han sink on the way to outdoor ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended**
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu Red Snapper. On invoice Snapper whole 1.5-2 lb WGGS YT Brazil Wild and Snapper Center cut 8-10 oz B/L SE Asia Wild Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same Admin Complaint
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh orange juice packaged in plastic glasses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same. Explained again and provided verbiage from reference text. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor ice machine, screened room cooking and storage, plastic shed for dry food storage outside Plan review email [email protected] Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
11
Basic
12
Total
29
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top section of the ice machine bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt manager discarded. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry food storage shelf Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Small coffee cup without lid. Explained and employee discarded the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. He put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Two working ovens and dry food stored in the room that is not fully enclosed. ( large screen door ) Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored between wall and magnetic knife holder by flip top cooler. Explained and she removed the knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 long spoons in glass of water next to coffee machine. Water temperature 79 f. Explained to keep in hot water at least 135 f or higher or keep without water and wash rinse sanitize every 4 hours Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fresh orange juice packaged in plastic glasses in glass door cooler.at front counter. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen and prep area Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Explained. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt sugar bins. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed gloved hands without soap on cook line by flip top cooler. Explained and she removed the gloves and properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing pans rinsing and storing without sanitizing. Explained. How to setup three compartment sink. She will sanitize in dishwasher. Dishwasher chlorine 100 ppm Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on wall between cabinet and paper towel dispenser at front counter. 1 on counter of service window from kitchen to front counter. 1 on counter at server side of the area by service window 1 on prep table in the kitchen next to raw beef. ( not landed on beef ) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 53 f in double pan in flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepared or portioned today. Raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 85 f not prepared or portioned today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken soup 105 f ( as per chef cooked this morning. Less than 2 hours in steam table. She changed the heat settings to higher temperature), black beans 118 ( as per chef cooked this morning. Less than 2 hours in there. She changed the setting **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand sink near flip top cooler on the way to freezer. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine ice scoop. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No Han sink on the way to outdoor ice machine. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife stored in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed the knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu Red Snapper. On invoice Snapper whole 1.5-2 lb WGGS YT Brazil Wild and Snapper Center cut 8-10 oz B/L SE Asia Wild Admin Complaint
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh orange juice packaged in plastic glasses. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink at front counter.Manager stocked the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor ice machine, screened room cooking and storage, plastic shed for dry food storage outside Plan review email [email protected] Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 29 total violations (6 high priority, 11 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils knives stored between equipment and wall at kitchen . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package....removed fish after discussion. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at coffee station .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....food not prep or portion today tomato sauce 48°, ham 48°, cheese 48° , chorizo 49° in flip top reach in cooler by the steam table . Per operator food being held less than four hours . Employee time marked food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....lime, straw in handwashing sink at coffee station , thawing frozen drinks in handwashing sink at front line . Employee moved those things
- 04-02-4:Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures...
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).