Jupiter, Palm Beach County

CHOWDERHEADS

2123 S US HWY 1, Jupiter, FL 33477

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Dec 30, 2024
City
Jupiter
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23445767

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gaspachio soup (47F - Cold Holding); homemade blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in three door cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Food moved to different cooler ; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-33-4

Detail 23445766

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- seafood cooler at cook line

Nov 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 23359624

High Priority - Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone, touched clean tongs flipping food on flat top, no handwash before; educated; employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 23359613

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food stored in double containers; suggested to place in ice bath; operator discarded food; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

14-17-4

Detail 23359625

Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 23319174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Reach-in cooler at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Time Extended

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-16-4

Detail 23318874

High Priority - Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched clam tag submerged in clam juice and touched soup pots to poor in steam table; Educated ; employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

35A-02-6

Detail 23318906

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flies at cook line 2 live flies at three compartment sink room adjacent to cook line 30 live flies at the bar area by tap beer cooler landing on clean cups and glasses

01B-02-5

Detail 23318851

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); clam stuffing (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); clam strips (49F - Cold Holding); shacked oysters (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); clams (48F - Cold Holding); clam strips (48F - Cold Holding); in display case at cook line ; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours. See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 23318855

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); clam stuffing (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); clam strips (49F - Cold Holding); shacked oysters (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); clams (48F - Cold Holding); clam strips (48F -Cold Holding); in display case at cook line ; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours. See Stop Sale raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); in display case at cook line; raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); in Cole holding unit#1 across from stove; as per operator food thawed prior in running cold water; food no longer 41 F or below; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; placed in ice; Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

41-10-4

Detail 23318926

High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flat top degreaser stored next to pumpkin seeds and flour under prep table at cook line; removed Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 23318884

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate

14-16-4

Detail 23318875

Intermediate - Observed: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked lid used to cover flour and cracked plastic container used to store butter Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 23318852

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various soups made yesterday morning ( about 28 hours) in cooler by three compartment sink, not dated; advised operator to date mark Priority: Intermediate

35A-06-4

Detail 23318919

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 60 dead flies in plastic containers with homemade flies solution containing vinegar and other ingredients- around the bar area / tap beer cooler 20 dead flies on sticky tape placed on the floor at the bar by tap beer cooler Operator starte Operator started to clean areas; Priority: Basic

14-45-4

Detail 23318883

Basic - Observed: Cloth towels used to line nonfood-contact shelves- to line shelves used to store clean glasses at the bar; cloths heavily soiled with debris Advised operator to remove Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

35A-03-4

Detail 23318915

Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on sticky tape on the wall at the bar by three compartment sink and tap beer cooler; Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 23318866

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor- frying oil in the floor at cook line; advised to store properly Priority: Basic 12A-16-4 Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched clam tag submerged in clam juice and touched soup pots to poor in steam table; Educated ; employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

22-20-5

Detail 23318893

Basic - Observed: Heavy accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the bar Priority: Basic

14-33-4

Detail 23318876

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 23318891

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all coolers at cook line Repeat ViolationPriority: Basic

29-49-6

Detail 23318901

Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23059969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (100F - Hot Holding) on the stove; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; placed back on the flat top to reheat to 165 F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23059976

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line reach in cooler Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 23059970

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass door at display case Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23059971

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues- display case Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23059972

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- at cook line

29-49-6

Detail 23059973

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line

06-01-5

Detail 23059974

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp bags thawing in prep sink; placed under running cold water Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23059975

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22628683

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- at cook line Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22628682

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

01C-01-4

Detail 22628679

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams Operator was able to provide the invoice. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22628680

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- display cases used to hold desserts and shell fish

14-71-4

Detail 22628684

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass door at display case at cook line/ dining room

22-16-4

Detail 22628681

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line and display case used for shell fish

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 22323839

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-13-5

Detail 21350195

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw seafood over prepared clam chowder - operator moved chowder to adjacent cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21350194

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - butter (41F-55F - Cold Holding); shucked clams (49F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours operator over to cooler. Fry station- buttermilk (69F-75F) sitting out at room temperature under 4 hours - operator moved to cooler. Reviewed TPHC PROCEDURES and emailed copy to operator. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21350193

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Discarded ice inside wait station hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21350192

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Operator removed bar towel from stored clams. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21350191

Basic - Stored food not covered. White door freezer - soup not covered - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 21189048

High Priority - Non-food grade cloth towel used as liner / cover for lobster and clams. Operator removed

03A-02-5

Detail 21189051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (88F - Cold Holding); butter (88F - Cold Holding) at the prep table by the fryers; As per operator food out for less than four hours. Educated operator about TPHC and emailed form.

53B-14-5

Detail 21189052

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-06-5

Detail 21189049

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs stored inside shredded lettuce ,operatic removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21189047

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- cooler across from the stove

29-49-6

Detail 21189050

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by the fryers.

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20773205

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over pasta/reach in freezer/cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored raw shrimp properly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20773206

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline

03A-05-5

Detail 20773204

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer.potatoes

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02A-04-4

Detail 20445389

Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign blocked by foam cups/frontline/corrective action taken/operator removed foam cups. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20445386

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in hand wash sink. Corrective action taken/operator removed item. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 20445388

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-04-4

Detail 20445387

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen