WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

PETE'S PLACE 2

1760 N JOG RD #180, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jan 29, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
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.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-02-6

Detail 24333249

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw Philly steak stored over cooked meatballs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24333252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed item onto ice to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 24333250

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, Chili, chicken soup stored over 24 hours with no date marking.

12B-07-4

Detail 24333251

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 24098592

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table by cookline- grits 117F- hot holding- food sitting on top of steam table- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed on stove to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At stream table -grits 98F- hot holding- food sitting on top of steam table- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed on stove to be reheated. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 24098591

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Benedict's not indicated as raw/ undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: . On menu Benedict's not indicated as raw/ undercooked. Time Extended

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 24094752

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep area - bottle of ibuprofen stored over prep counter- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 24094762

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cookline- employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without changing gloves or washing their hands.- educated operator- employee washed hands properly.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24094761

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled dirty dishes than proceeded to hsblde clean dishwasher without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 24094757

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 touched their face than put in gloves and handled toast for order without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands . Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24094760

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw/ undercooked salmon - stored over precooked turkey breast . Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 24094750

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At server station- employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to handle clean cups and prepare soda for an order without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24094758

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area- Pork sausage 70F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food defrosting in standing water in bucket- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24094755

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 control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for cooked potatoes , pancake batter and sausage - operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 24094756

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. At mini fridge- butter 59F- at 10:00 to 57F at 11:10 ( cooling since 8:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill At walk in cooler- Cut melon 49F- ar 9:30 to 47F at 10:30 ( cooling since 7:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24094763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table by cookline- grits 117F- hot holding- food sitting on top of steam table- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed on stove to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 24094764

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Benedict's not indicated as raw/ undercooked. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24094753

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24094754

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- cooked potatoes prepared Saturday not date marked- operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24094751

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage area- green chemical spray bottle not labeled Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24094759

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area- sausage defrosting in standing water- operator placed sausage in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 23663511

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw country fried steak not in commercial packaging over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line, raw beef over fully cooked crumbled sausage not in commercial packaging at tall stainless reach in freezer, raw beef liver not in commercial packaging over French fries at white chest freezer on cook line. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23663508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked corn (109F - hot holding) Observed in pan sitting on top of steam well. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place back on stove to reheat to 165+F. Operator placed product in steamer well. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23663507

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser and soap water spray bottles hanging dry spice rack. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23663510

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water Pitcher stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 23663506

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage containers stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust and dust by back door.

21-03-4

Detail 23663509

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Educated operator on proper cleaning, sanitizing and wiping cloth procedures. Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23355814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler - raw sausage stored over spinach - operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23355811

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwash sink- pitcher inside sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23355813

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Sliced salmon Nova on menu - not identifying that the product is served raw or undercooked. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23355815

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage- Employee phone and bag stored over boxes of dry pancake mix- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23355812

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At cookline- employee preparing food with watch on - educated operator - employee removed. Warning

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-05-5

Detail 22776093

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. All employee training expired 03/27/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22776094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- near dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22776095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-13-4

Detail 22774471

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes - educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22774470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler by cokkline- Sausage 50F- cold holding, sliced cheese 50-51F- cold holding, corn beef 50-51F- cold holding, cooked chicken 50-51F- cold holding, butter 50-53F- cold holding, butter chips 50-53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- operator frequently opens cooker for orders- food out of temperature for 2 hours - operator placed items under time as a public health control for remaining time. At walk in cooler - Sausage 50F- cold holding, sliced cheese 50-51F- cold holding, corn beef 50-51F- cold holding, cooked chicken 50-51F- cold holding, butter 50-53F- cold holding, butter chips 50-53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature- walk in cooler door left open from delivery- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed ice on food to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22774474

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishmachine area- bucket inside handwash sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22774468

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon Onion and sliced salmon nova on menu with no identification that the product is served raw. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22774473

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. All employee training expired 03/27/24. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22774469

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- near dish machine area. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22774472

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22894886

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in chest freezer by cookline- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over precooked fries- operator removed to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22894882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- hard boiled eggs 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer and reached to 41F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22894881

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage rack near cookline/ fry station area -container of soap stored over dry pasta - operator removed soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22894879

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. Employee training expired on 03/27/24 for Angie Maxwell.

22-20-5

Detail 22894883

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- by kitchen prep area ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22894884

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-25-4

Detail 22894885

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce.

08B-39-4

Detail 22894880

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline prep counter- in use avocado with stickers attached- educated operator - operator removed and washed properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-86-1

Detail 22307495

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hash brown on top of paper towel at cookline- operator moved.

03A-02-5

Detail 22307501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter near cookline-Pink Cream cheese -56-60F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.

03B-01-6

Detail 22307496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table area by cookline-cooked oatmeal 111F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill food. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22307498

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler-Country gravy 116F at 8:55 to 116F at 9:35 ( cooling since 8:15 ) - food covered- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remaining 40 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22307500

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by cookline- pitcher inside handwash sink- operator removed.

50-09-4

Detail 22307499

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-39-4

Detail 22307497

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline prep area in use avocado with sticker attached- educated operator- employee removed.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 21909405

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 handled parsley and cooked bacon with bare hand. Instructed operator about using gloves with ready to eat foods. Employee put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21909411

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sausage stored over cannoli cream, both not in commercial packaging and Uncooked Country fried steak over French fries not in commercial packaging. Operator moved raw sausage and country fried steak to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21909409

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

11-27-4

Detail 21909413

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. Reviewed poster with operator and emailed to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21909406

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in Hot line hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21909415

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey gravy made on 3/30/23 not date marked. Informed operator all items held in cooler over 24 hours require date marking - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21909410

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Informed operator to print and post. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21909408

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open container. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21909414

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plate inside tub of cooked potatoes on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21909412

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed wet towels from prep surfaces. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 21909407

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank found in dry storage. Operator removed from building. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 21540073

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw food then proceed to handle clean utensils. Discussed with operator. Operator cleaned and sanitized utensils Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21540075

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink and drink station and bar used as dump sink

31B-02-4

Detail 21540074

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21540072

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler shelving

22-20-5

Detail 21540071

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at drink station

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08B-56-4

Detail 20933829

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed soda bottles stored in ice machine. Operator removed bottles of soda. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20933828

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone on food prep table next to stove. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

12A-27-4

Detail 20596864

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator washed hands and changed gloves Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20596863

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items on cook line cream cheese (71°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (74°F - Cold Holding) seating at room temperature. Per operator products stored for approximately one hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator decided to use TPHC control form and time marked for the remaining time of 3 hours Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint