Lantana, Palm Beach County

MEALS BY CHEF B LLC

522 LANTANA, Lantana, FL 33462

FoodCatering
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jul 19, 2024
City
Lantana
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22990660

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia test strips missing.

16-16-4

Detail 22990661

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Operator removed dirty pots from rinse station and sanitized bin. Corrected On-Site

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

01B-24-5

Detail 22790366

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 quarts of housemate blue cheese dressing dated 03/29.

31A-09-4

Detail 22790367

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep kitchen Hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 22516676

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Books on order Time Extended

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 22514872

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - cooked jasmine rice(47F - Cooling); cooked pasta (44F-45 - Cooling); mashed potatoes (52F - Cooling) held overnight and not removed from walk in cooler more than 6 hours See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-36-5

Detail 22514870

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - jasmine (47F - Cooling); cooked pasta (44F-45 - Cooling); mashed potatoes (52F - Cooling) held overnight and not removed from walk in cooler more than 6 hours See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 22514871

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. Warning

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 21918727

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken breast 45°F-48°, cooling over night in deep covered bus bins in walk in cooler. See stop

01B-36-5

Detail 21918728

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken breast 45°F-48°, cooling over night in deep covered bus bins in walk in cooler.

22-45-4

Detail 21918729

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator set up chlorine sanitizer at 75ppm. All dishes were sanitized. Corrected On-Site

03G-43-1

Detail 21918730

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum packaged raw and cooked meat.

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-07-4

Detail 21625907

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese located in residential reach in cooler has mold-like growth

32-04-4

Detail 21625906

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors. Discussed with operator

38-07-4

Detail 21625905

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights in ware washing area

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20847314

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20847312

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20847313

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in standing water. Cook turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 20590164

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using QAC sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths containers.