Palm Beach Institute (The), 1017 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALM BEACH INSTITUTE (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1017 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6012023
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Soda found in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water and cans of soda on floor near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils spoon in storage container on shelf.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Sour cream container on storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates on top of salad bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Coffee stirrers in buffet area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen next to slicer.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Exceeded 300ppm. Corrective action taken. Diluted to 100ppm.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CEREAL STORAGE CABINET
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. APPLES **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover hanging down in kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Oil and vinegar bottles for self serve
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 82f overnight. Discarded
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at buffet for self serve
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom,
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 78f, discarded, **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3rd buffet reachin. Keep closed and check before using for PH food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. LOOSE MOULDING BY KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. GROUND BEEF WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HALF and HALF Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair FREEZER DOOR LOOSE DAIRY REACHIN
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER MAYONAISE. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASHCAN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE RACK UNDER PREP TABLE
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN RICE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN ICE CONTAINER
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC KNIVES NOT ALL FACING SAME WAY
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. SANITIZER WITH CEREALS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE IN COOLER FOR DRINKS
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. CIGARETTES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. READING 50F AT 32F
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
4/26/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION METHOD UNTIL REPAIRED Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. DEGREASERS and CLEANERS WITH COFFEE Corrected On Site.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. USE MANUAL SANITIZER UNTIL WAREWASH REPAIRED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. TILE MISSING BY WALKIN COOLER
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. HANDWASH SIGN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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