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KOSHER CHOBEE

Based on 7 health inspections, KOSHER CHOBEE in WEST PALM BEACH has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909895

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line knives stored between cracks of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of flip top cooler #1.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (99-100F). Per operator food held in unit more than four hours. Observed not enough water in steam table. See stop sale.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (99-100F). Per operator food held in unit more than four hours. Observed not enough water in steam table. See stop sale.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • 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.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator food was ,add yesterday around 3pm. 25 hours has passed. Operator date marked 9/17/25. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10866885

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10784440

  • 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. At reach in cooler by cookline - packages of tuna bearing labeled to remove before thawing not removed- see stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At prep area- employee touched their face then proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler near cookline- raw salmon stored over cooked chicken wings- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At reach in cooler by cookline - packages of tuna bearing labeled to remove before thawing not removed- see stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler - cooked onion rings 62F- cold holding, cooked cauliflower 62F- cold holding, cooked pastrami 62F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At handwashing sink by front counter - spray bottle of degreaser not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10827978

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789128

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Avaid Ballish 08/05/2019-2024 expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: As per Owner - establishment has appointment scheduled for Manager certification test May 2, 2025. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10784340

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pasta strainer in hand sink by prep area- operator removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Avaid Ballish 08/05/2019-2024 expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838949

  • 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. At cookline area -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label not removed from package before thaw- see stop sale. Warning
  • 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- Cooked chicken 143-155F- cooking- operator corrected and cooked to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At cookline area -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing label not removed from package before thaw- see stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At speed rack at cookline- Cooked potatoes 81F- hot holding, cooked sweet potstickers 83F- hot holding, cooked cauliflower 82F- hot holding, cooked onion rings 83F- hot holding - food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 20 minutes - operator placed under time as a Publix health control for remaining time . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage areas blue soap/ chemical stored over chips operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pasta strainer in hand sink by prep area- operator removed. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Avaid Ballish 08/05/2019-2024 expired. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At tall reach in cooler cooked vegetable sauce prepared Monday 02/17/25 not date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning