Tequesta, Palm Beach County

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150 N US HWY 1 #11-13, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 24531229

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese sauce 47F, marinara 49F, cooked yesterday, cooling in deep, covered containers in 4 door reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale

01B-36-5

Detail 24531226

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. Bolognese sauce 47F, marinara 49F, cooked yesterday, cooling in deep, covered containers in 4 door reach in cooler in prep area.

12A-16-4

Detail 24531233

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through back door and started handling clean equipment and dishes without washing hands first. Employee went to wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24531230

High Priority - Raw animal food lamb chop stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat marinara sauce on cook line. Cook removed lamb chop. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24531231

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese sauce 47F, marinara 49F, cooked yesterday, cooling in deep, covered containers in 4 door reach in cooler in prep area.

31A-09-4

Detail 24531228

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dishes stored in sink at back door. Employee removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24531232

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels next to ice machine. Batterie empty. Operator replaced battery. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24531227

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to soda machine. Operator secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 24133823

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish at tall stainless reach in cooler in prep/storage area. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 24133822

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Vodka sauce (cream and tomato) made 10/14 at tall stainless reach in cooler in prep/storage kitchen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24133824

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized can opener blade. Observed black mold like substance on cutting boards throughout kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24133827

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Cooked short rib in reduced oxygen packaging at stainless reach in cooler in prep/storage kitchen. Operator placed date and time of ROP for product. Observed Raw steak in reduced oxygen packaging at stainless reach in freezer in prep/storage area. Operator placed date and time of ROP for product. Please contact dhr.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com for information regarding HACCP plans. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 24133821

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24133826

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by hand wash sink near back door to kitchen, by employee restroom in prep/storage area. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24133825

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At salad station cooler. Warning

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 23454906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara made 12/30 observed in reach in cooler in dry storage area. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23454902

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. diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); cut escarole (51F - Cold Holding); cooked artichokes (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23454907

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); cut escarole (51F - Cold Holding); cooked artichokes (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

16-37-1

Detail 23454901

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine and sanitizer buckets. Not available at time of inspection.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23454905

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by ice machine in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 23454904

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Ribeye in reduced oxygen packaging from 12/31 at reach in cooler on cook line, beef tenderloin in reduced oxygen packaging at reach in freezer in dry storage area. Per operator, reduced oxygen packaging is conducted onsite for these items. Please email DHR.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com for information regarding HACCP Plan. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23454903

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked spaghetti made 1/4 no date mark at reach in cooler in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 23350124

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Same. Time Extended

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23141950

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken over spinach at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23141949

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clam tags not in order by date. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures.

11-27-4

Detail 23141954

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure sent to operator.

16-37-1

Detail 23141952

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 23141953

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by ice machine.

31B-03-4

Detail 23141948

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by ice machine.

03G-50-1

Detail 23141955

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is using reduced oxygen packaging in house for ribeye and ny strip steak. No date marking on steaks to verify packing date. Please contact Jose Quinones at Jose.quinones@myfloridalicense.com for information on how to submit a HACCP plan to DBPR.

02C-02-5

Detail 23141951

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked linguine made 9/10 not labeled in tall reach in cooler in prep area. Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 22778037

High Priority - Cook began working and putting on gloves after entering the kitchen from the outside, without first washing hands. Cook washed his hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

03D-01-5

Detail 22778040

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Home made tomato sauce 68°F-74°F, Beef stew 68°F-72°F in reach in cooler in prep area. Foods were cooked yesterday and stored in deep covered containers in overfilled reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale

01B-36-5

Detail 22778042

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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Home made tomato sauce 68°F-74°F, Beef stew 68°F-72°F in reach in cooler in prep area. Foods were cooked yesterday and stored in deep covered containers in overfilled reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 22778038

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. Cheesecake 46°F-48°F, overfilled refrigerator prevents air from circulating. Bid sheet pans stored above the cheesecake. Cheesecake was not prepped or baked today, in cooler since yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 22778043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake 46°F-48°F, overfilled refrigerator prevents air from circulating. Bid sheet pans stored above the cheesecake. Cheesecake was not prepped or baked today, in cooler since yesterday. See stop sale.

01C-03-4

Detail 22778041

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

01C-10-4

Detail 22778036

Intermediate - Clam tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 22778039

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. Expired 3.6.24

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 22499920

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken stock 55°F, Sunday sauce 49°F in reach in cooler in back kitchen, cooked yesterday morning. Items are in deep tightly covered containers.

01B-36-5

Detail 22499916

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 stock 55°F, Sunday sauce 49°F in reach in cooler in back kitchen, cooked yesterday morning. Items are in deep tightly covered containers.

50-17-3

Detail 22499918

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp.12.1.23 License was renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 22499919

Intermediate - Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in reach in cooler in prep kitchen. Reviewed proper procedures with cook.

01C-03-4

Detail 22499915

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

08B-38-4

Detail 22499917

Basic - Calamari stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 21851380

High Priority - Non-food grade cloth towel used as liner for food container- used to cover mussels in reach in cooler at prep station; Towel removed Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 21851378

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21851379

Basic - Equipment in poor repair- gaskets torn at reach in cooler by dishwasher

23-03-4

Detail 21851377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in cooler by dishwasher

29-49-6

Detail 21851381

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by dishwasher

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 21524539

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21521296

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator switched to three compartment sink; Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 21521295

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above green peas commercially packaged in reach in freezer at prep station Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21521301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (54F - Cold Holding); stock (54F-Cold Holding ); Demi glaze (54F- Cold Holding) at cook line As per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for 1 hour; educated on TPHC ; emailed form; operator placed foods on TPHC to be discarded at 8:30 pm; pasta (49-53F - Cold Holding) butter (76F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler at cook line ; as per operator food not cooked or prepared today; food double panned; as per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours; operator switched pans; and placed food in reach in cooler to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 21521300

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

02C-02-5

Detail 21521298

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- lasagna and cooked pasta cooked on Saturday not dated; operator dated; Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21521299

Basic - Employee beverage bottle next to flour and egg wash containers - on the rack at cook line

12B-02-4

Detail 21521297

Basic - Employee drinking bottle of water in a food preparation area. Operator educated employee

10-07-4

Detail 21521293

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at prep station Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21521294

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

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 20979622

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler #4, alla vodka sauce (57F - Cooling); tomato sauce (57F - Cooling). Items in cooler for two days. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

01B-02-5

Detail 20979621

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler #4, alla vodka sauce (57F - Cooling); tomato sauce (57F - Cooling). Items in cooler for two days. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

36-24-5

Detail 20979623

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At triple sink, hole behind backsplash

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20454343

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line reach in cooler - Raw fish over cut leafy greens. Fish relocated.

08A-20-5

Detail 20454342

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cook line reach in cooler - Raw beef over raw fish. Fish relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20454344

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.