KO'W ORGANIC LLC
1709 BELVEDERE RD, WEST PALM BEACH 33406
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862881
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862811
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor in hallway leading to public bathroom. Approximately 2 rodent droppings on floor in storage closet in back of kitchen. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on floor behind white chest freezer. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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
Inspection Date: 4/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821117
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818796
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf over prep table next to food/equipment. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under behind cook top/stove. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of pizza oven. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on prep table. 5 rodent droppings on floor in dining room/front counter. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under behind refrigeration/triple sink. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage closets. Advised Operator to remove droppings clean/sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen behind cooking equipment on cook line. 1 rodent dropping in dining room. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 4/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818697
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation (in kitchen on cook line) or other restricted area. Employee left kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf over prep table next to food/equipment. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under behind cook top/stove. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of pizza oven. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on prep table. 5 rodent droppings on floor in dining room/front counter. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under behind refrigeration/triple sink. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage closets. Advised Operator to remove droppings clean/sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times (blocked by storage of multiple items). Advised Operator to remove. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Advised Operator to provide paper towels. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Advised Operator to provide soap. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10776246
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773493
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table across from cook line. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table next to pizza oven. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen inside dough mixer bowl. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on food storage shelves next to/over flip top cooler. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on table next to pizza by the slice held using time as a public health control. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under cook line. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen inside closet(s) along rear wall. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in hallway between rear exit/ inside public bathroom. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor behind front counter. 3 rodent droppings on floor in dining room. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: 4 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf over prep table. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under triple sink. 1 rodent dropping on floor in public bathroom. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under cooking equipment. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in dry storage closet. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor behind chest freezer. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under display/drink coolers/front counter. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 2/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769391
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bag of unwashed onions and case of raw shell eggs stored on floor. Advised Operator food should be stored at least 6 inches off floor. Warning
- 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. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Operator stated rice cooling for more than 6 hours, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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 removed rodent droppings/equipment and utensils soiled by rodent droppings and then handled clean equipment, utensils and containers of food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food service utensils/storage containers without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Quaternary - Not Set Up). Advised Operator to set up triple sink and properly sanitize dishes. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table across from cook line. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table next to pizza oven. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen inside dough mixer bowl. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on food storage shelves next to/over flip top cooler. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on table next to pizza by the slice held using time as a public health control. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under cook line. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen inside closet(s) along rear wall. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in hallway between rear exit/ inside public bathroom. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor behind front counter. 3 rodent droppings on floor in dining room. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on table next to pizza by the slice held using time as a public health control. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Operator stated rice cooling for more than 6 hours, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; milk (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; milk (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Cheese pizza by the slice, no time mark. See Stop Sale. Advised Operator of proper TPHC use. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763806
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762843
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 200+ rodent droppings throughout kitchen. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor in dining room/hallway/public bathroom. 3 rodent droppings on front counter. 2 rodent droppings on dining room tables. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Approximately 100+ rodent droppings found throughout establishment. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754400
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent in kitchen under flip top cooler. Advised Operator to remove dead rodent, clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 200+ rodent droppings throughout kitchen. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor in dining room/hallway/public bathroom. 3 rodent droppings on front counter. 2 rodent droppings on dining room tables. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning