Tequesta, Palm Beach County

TEQUESTA TABLE

233 S US HWY 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 26, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
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.

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 16

09-01-4

Detail 24395670

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting melon for a fruit salad with bare hands. Employee put gloves on. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 24395674

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, wrapped chicken, without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee went to wash her hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 24395672

High Priority - Manager entered kitchen from outside and began working with eggs and putting gloves on without first washing hands first. Manager went to wash her hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 24395666

High Priority - Manager cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat cheese and clean utensils without washing hands. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24395676

High Priority - Non-food grade paper towels used as liner for fried chicken container at cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 24395669

High Priority - Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with bread, at front counter. Operator removed bread. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24395667

High Priority - Raw smoked salmon stored over/not properly separated from avocados in prep cooler at front counter. Operator removed salmon. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24395665

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 42F-48F, at front counter prep area. Turkey over filled, placed in unit 1 hour ago. Operator removed half of the turkey and placed in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24395664

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 cooked was 1 hour ago. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24395675

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee discarded water in hand sink at front counter. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24395677

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

53A-05-6

Detail 24395663

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

22-38-5

Detail 24395668

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to get bleach at store across the street. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24395671

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24395678

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 24395673

Basic - Label on a cakes prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food, in self service cooler in dining room. Warning

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-27-4

Detail 24101512

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 and then handled clean plate to plate ready to eat food with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 24101515

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over bread at stainless reach in freezer in kitchen, both products not in commercial packaging. Raw pork over beef stroganoff not in commercial packaging at white reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage guidelines.

03B-01-6

Detail 24101513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes pancakes (72F - Hot Holding) Observed sitting on front counter. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 24101510

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Cutting board and knife in hand wash sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 24101511

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 24101514

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23544530

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food storage containers in hand wash sink by front customer service area. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23544528

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 23544529

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler in front service area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23544527

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's restroom.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-04-5

Detail 23232130

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw bacon over unwashed carrots at tall stainless reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23232127

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: potato pancakes (81F - Hot Holding) Per operator, product stays at front counter until customer orders item. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Advised operator, to place time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure printed for operator.

02B-01-5

Detail 23232124

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu has no identifier as raw animal protein. Operator placed identifier on menu and consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23232129

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.

05-08-4

Detail 23232125

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 23232128

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic Water bottles, bread crumbs and sugar stored on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 23232126

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service reach in cooler: Potato salad and beet salad missing location address, assorted repackaged teas and juices missing address and expiration date, green borsch missing location address. Educated operator on minimum requirements for repackaged self service food items.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 22698225

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Eggplant bruschetta, potato latkes, chocolate cake displayed on front counter not protected. Operator placed lid on items. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 22698224

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment and utensils putting ingredients into a dish without washing hands. Cook went to wash her hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22698223

High Priority - Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with bread in reach in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 22698226

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes and carrots in 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22698227

Basic - Baguette stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed on a shelf. Onions stored on the floor under AC unit next to back door. Operator placed on a shelf.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22698222

Basic - Employee coffee cup on a food preparation table next to slicer. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22165010

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. eggplant salad (50-49F - Cooling)at 9:35 to 51 F at 9:50 since 7:00 ; pasta salad (49-50F - Cooling)at 9:35 to 51 F at 9:50 since 7:00 in three door cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 6 hours; Food moved to different cooler; Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22165007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); in three door cooler at cook line As per opioid not cooked or prepared today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; Food moved to different cooler; Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 22165008

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

11-26-1

Detail 22165011

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22165012

Intermediate - No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink at cook line; operator provided Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22165009

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided handwash sink at front counter prep station; Hot water completely off due to plumbing issues; Handwash sink provide at cook line

Feb 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

09-01-4

Detail 21744369

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting ham/prep area/corrective action taken/operator washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21744363

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw bacon/reach in cooler/kitchen. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21744365

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. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21744366

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area/kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 21744367

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pasta salad, potato salad, beet salad, eggplant salad, tuna salad/display cooler/frontline Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21744368

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

29-08-4

Detail 21744364

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet /hot water handle/broken/hand wash sink/frontline.corrective action taken/operator fixed handle. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-06-5

Detail 21671673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. tuna salad (47-46F - Cooling)at 9:45 to 46 F at 10:05 since 7:30 ; in 3 door reach in cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; food moved to different cooler to properly cool; Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21671680

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. Educated operator;

22-02-4

Detail 21671679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and mold-like substance - cutting boards at sandwich table at front counter and on the prep table at front counter Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21671677

Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used to store hard boiled eggs and rags Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21671674

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line Operator provided Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21671672

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- cook line and front counter

02D-03-4

Detail 21671676

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Beet salad; pasta salad and potato salad in glass door cooler in the dining room; food for self- service; educated operator

05-09-4

Detail 21671678

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units- front counter and cook line

23-03-4

Detail 21671675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at the cold holding display case at the front counter

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21223500

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above onions in 2 door reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21223502

Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line not accessible for employee use at all times- prep table blocking the sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21223501

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed Advisory and posted during inspection Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21223503

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster.