Tequesta, Palm Beach County

PERK COFFEE HOUSE

384 TEQUESTA DRIVE, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Aug 19, 2025
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 23967520

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Same. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23967519

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in chest freezer in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Same. Time Extended

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23963013

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. flip top cooler next to white reach in freezer: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked carrot hummus (50F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding); hash browns (51F - Cold Holding); vegan eggs(soy) (51F - Cold Holding); vegan cheddar (soy) (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See top sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23963010

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler next to white reach in freezer: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked carrot hummus (50F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding); hash browns (51F - Cold Holding); vegan eggs(soy) (51F - Cold Holding); vegan cheddar (soy) (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See top sale. Thermal container: dairy creamer (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23963009

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23963008

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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed bodily fluids procedure to operator.

53B-14-5

Detail 23963011

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.

14-69-4

Detail 23963012

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in chest freezer in back prep area.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 23263700

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen stored over reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23263698

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. reach in cook line by cabinets: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chic peas (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrot hummus (49F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted beets (48F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked butternut squash (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23263701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cook line by cabinets: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chic peas (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrot hummus (49F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted beets (48F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked butternut squash (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. coffee station: low-fat milk (62F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, product out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 1 hour. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23263702

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Multi surface cleaner hanging on rack over clean pans. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23263699

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored over clean pans in prep area. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-62-1

Detail 23008467

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermometer label available to test high temperature dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: No measuring device. Time Extended

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 12

12A-16-4

Detail 22988935

High Priority - 2 Employees entered coffee bar from outside began working with food, making coffee drinks, handling clean single service coffee cups without washing hands first. Reviewed hand washing with employees. Employees washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-57-6

Detail 22988932

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Set up chlorine solution in triple sink to sanitize until machine is repaired. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22988930

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. Display cooler: Quiche 55°F, not cooked or prepped today. Quiche was stored in cooler over night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22988928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler: Quiche 55°F, not cooked or prepped today. Quiche was stored in cooler over night. See stop Sale. Blueberry cheese danish 67F, stored on top of display cooler . Employee stated for less than 2 hours. Employee placed cheese danish in cold holding unit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22988931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature was 2 hours ago. Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-05-4

Detail 22988927

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in display cooler reads 40F , ambient temperature in unit is 60F. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22988937

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermometer label available to test high temperature dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22988933

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees have no knowledge of symptoms , food borne illnesses or reporting responsibilities. Warning

05-06-4

Detail 22988926

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit thermometer indicates 50F in ice water. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22988929

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-02-5

Detail 22988936

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers undercooked eggs. Printed consumer advisory and operator placed it on the wall behind coffee bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22988934

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to hand sink at front counter . Employees removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22544560

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

12A-09-4

Detail 22544559

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook brakes raw shell eggs to make an omelette and then plates o croissant without washing her hands. Recommended using pooled eggs or liquid eggs with a dispensing utensil to avoid hand washing after breaking shell eggs. Cook washed her hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22544557

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese 48°F-50°F, in cooler at prep area. Cheese is in a shallow container, not reaching all the way down into the cold air flow. Cheese was placed in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Cook placed cheese in a deep container Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22544562

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22544561

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

29-03-4

Detail 22544558

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from mop sink next to triple sink.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-10-4

Detail 22237287

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched faced and started to cut vegetables without washing hands and changing gloves; educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves; Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22237286

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) in two door cooler at the back of the kitchen As per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods not prepared or portioned today ; moved to different cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-11-4

Detail 22237285

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Water dog bowls Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22237291

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/ Manager walked in during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22237288

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22237290

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed firm and signed during inspection

12B-02-4

Detail 22237289

Basic - Employee drinking while preparing foods - at the prep station at the back of the kitchen ; educated employee Corrective Action Taken

Aug 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

03A-03-5

Detail 22236922

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding) in 2 door cooler at the back of the kitchen; as per operator foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; rechecked ambient temperature to 44 F Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding) in 2 door cooler at the back of the kitchen; as per operator foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved to different Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22236921

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (51F - Cold Holding); milk (50F- Cold Holding ); in 2 door cooler at the back of the kitchen As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; doors left open; rechecked temperature to 48 F; sour cream (43-46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line ; food overstocked ; food out of temperature for less than 1 hour; smaller portions made; Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Sliced cheese packages 55 F Cold Holding Humus 54 F Cold Holding in 2 door cold holding unit at the back of the kitchen As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours ; foods moved to different cooler Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 22236923

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22236920

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-08-28: No proof Admin Complaint

Jun 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

03A-03-5

Detail 22069570

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding) in 2 door cooler at the back of the kitchen; as per operator foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; rechecked ambient temperature to 44 F Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22069566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (51F - Cold Holding); milk (50F- Cold Holding ); in 2 door cooler at the back of the kitchen As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; doors left open; rechecked temperature to 48° F; sour cream (43-46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line ; food overstocked ; food out of temperature for less than 1 hour; smaller portions made; Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22069567

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 h in 2 door cooler at the back of the kitchen Operator dated Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-11-4

Detail 22069569

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding animals - water bowls provided outside. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22069568

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22069571

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

35A-13-4

Detail 22069572

Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas- on outdoor patio Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22069573

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

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 21850065

Intermediate - Handwash sink at coffee station used for purposes other than handwashing- to store small plastic table tents. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 21631589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: License not displayed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 21556305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21556307

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2022-11-07: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21556306

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: License not displayed Time Extended

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21334765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (50F - Cold Holding)in small reach in cooler at coffee station; As per manager food out of temperature for less than four hours; milk opened in the morning; Milk moved to different cooler; Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21334763

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21334764

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine used as a sanitizer- not rust strips to check sanitizer; Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21334762

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21334760

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21334761

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- employees at cook line and coffee station Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-02-5

Detail 20636267

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrective action taken/operator posted consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 20327962

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.