Kenwood Estates, Palm Beach County

DON JOSE CAFETERIA

3358 S MILITARY TRL STE A, Kenwood Estates, FL 33463

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 6, 2026
City
Kenwood Estates
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-27-4

Detail 24412666

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 23906649

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs into frying pan and without washing hands employee handled clean plate with cooked ham, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23906648

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. Employee wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled pan of cooked rice in reach in cooler, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23906645

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 handled personal cellphone and without washing hands employee handled cleaned and sanitized plates, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23906647

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter spray bottle not labeled containing cleaning solution, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23906643

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23906644

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 2 dead roaches in kitchen behind bread oven, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23906646

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen wall next to fryer and under hand washing sink heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 23494741

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen a container of medicine above microwave and flat top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23494740

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located in dry storage room raw ground sausage stored over washed potatoes. Operator corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23494737

High Priority - 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. In kitchen above stove bottle of Fresh sliced garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23494734

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen above stove bottle of Fresh sliced garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature overnight. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in kitchen milk (49F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and product left out at room temperature for approximately 45 mins. Discussed cold holding procedures with operator Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23494733

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in back of restaurant no vacuum breaker. Discussed with operator.

41-18-4

Detail 23494738

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink in kitchen (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who added water and retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23494732

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen ice machine with heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior. Advised operator to clean and sanitize.

24-06-4

Detail 23494735

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In kitchen above triple sink shelves with rust/pitting and visibly soiled used to store clean and sanitized dishes. Advised operator to repair or replace rack and to move dishes to clean rack.

33-20-4

Detail 23494739

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface and grease overflowing onto dirt surrounding unit. Discussed with operator.

33-23-4

Detail 23494736

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle placed on dirt discussed with operator.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23060306

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....rice 52F, yuca 49F, black beans 45F, chicken noodle soup 50F in two reach in cooler by the office . According to date marked and per employee food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 23060308

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...1 live fly in kitchen flying around, 2 flies in flying around in dining area. Employee killed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23060314

High Priority - 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....chicken empanadas 50F, ham cheese empanadas 50F, beef empanadas 50F , raw beef 46F, raw pork 47F in glass door reach in cooler at kitchen.......milk 50 F, cooked pork 45F, cooked chicken 45F, rice 49F , black beans 46F , yuca 49F in 2 door tall reach in cooler by the office . Food not prepped or portion today . Food being held more than 4 hours . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23060307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....chicken empanadas 50F, ham cheese empanadas 50F, beef empanadas 50F , raw beef 46F, raw pork 47F in glass door reach in cooler at kitchen.......milk 50 F, cooked pork 45F, cooked chicken 45F, rice 49F , black beans 46F , yuca 49F in 2 door tall reach in cooler by the office . Food not prepped or portion today . Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Recommended operator to discarded food. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23060311

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by big garbage can . Employee removed. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23060304

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on containers, spoons, pan at dry storage room. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23060310

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at storage room. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 23060309

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.sponns, tong at storage room. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23060312

Basic - Dead roaches on premises...3 dead roaches in the container at storage room . Employee cleaned. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23060313

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the ice machine . Warning

36-64-5

Detail 23060305

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Warning

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 22740230

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at reach in refrigerator rice overnight (51F - Cooling) . See stop sale

01B-02-5

Detail 22740229

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at reach in refrigerator rice overnight (51F - Cooling) . See stop sale

03D-15-4

Detail 22740232

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe at reach in refrigerator rice overnight (51F - Cooling) . Due to being in a deep plastic covered container.

41-17-4

Detail 22740228

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe red substance in unlabeled spray bottle

23-03-4

Detail 22740231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soild with grease.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 22331997

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...covered , stored bread in garbage bags at reach in cooler . Employee moved garbage bags . Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22331998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...white rice 103°, black rice 133° on the prep table being held less than an hour , employee covered food and moved to oven . Corrective Action Taken

14-38-4

Detail 22331999

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken , white rice , black rice on the prep table, cooked ground beef container in reach in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22331996

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter , employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Jun 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 21965551

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 21794228

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer. Operator placed in new food grade bags. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21794230

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler to accommodate. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21794229

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-03-4

Detail 21794226

Intermediate - No soap provided at only handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 21794227

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

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21312024

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cooked beef. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21312027

Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing above ovens in prep room.

14-11-5

Detail 21312025

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside liner of chest freezer was delaminating, exposing insulation.

36-17-5

Detail 21312026

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep room area.

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.