WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

BIG JOHN'S EATERY

100 SANSBURY WAY, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24417161

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.

12B-07-4

Detail 24417158

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

10-07-4

Detail 24417160

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils in standing water 93F. Operator turned heat up to 135F+. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24417159

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler, Unwashed produce-Cucumbers stored over ready to eat oxtail quesadillas. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24187953

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink at bar area- ice in sink- educated operator- removed. Corrective Action Taken

35B-02-4

Detail 24187954

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper/ control device stored over seasoning and prep counter at back prep area . Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23576344

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 sanitized dishes in three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23576345

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage area spray bottle of degreaser not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23576346

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 23576343

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep table- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23125301

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cookline- employee handled raw French toast batter- changed gloves and proceeded to prepare food for order- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-13-4

Detail 23125304

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 without washing their hands - educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23125303

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter near fry station- Cooked potatoes 68F- cold holding ,French toast batter 73F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out of 45 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23125302

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area - handwash sink blocked by prep kart- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23125300

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline counter - in use avocados with stickers attached - educated operator - employee removed stickers and washed property.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22828017

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- two dented cans of cream of chicken soup- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 22828013

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. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes before handling food- educated operator employee washed hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 22828020

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs store over oxtail- operator removed to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22828018

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area- hand wash sink blocked by kart- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22828016

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by large ice machine near office- operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22828012

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At front counter- gallon of milk opened 04/21/24 not date marked- operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22828019

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At back area near dishmachine and prep area- employee eating- educated operator- employee moved to dinning room. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22828015

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage shelves- employee bag over seasoning and food-operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22828014

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

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22493273

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area - observed one dented can of cream of chicken soup- see stop sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 22493272

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at bar handwashing sink- operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22493274

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- at bar handwashing sink- operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22493271

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22493269

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor near dish area- operator moved off floor.

08B-39-4

Detail 22493270

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area by cookline- in use bananas and avocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22493275

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At glass reach in cooler unwashed avocados over cooked chicken- operator moved avocados. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21840067

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw eggwash above cooked ox tail gravy at walk in cooler . employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21840063

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...provolone cheese 61°, shredded cheese 53°, cut ham 53° , milk 45°, cheese 45°, raw chicken 46° in flip top reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen, some being held less than four hours, some more .

03A-02-5

Detail 21840060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...provolone cheese 61°, shredded cheese 53°, cut ham 53° , milk 45°, cheese 45°, raw chicken 46° in flip top reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen, some being held less than four hours, some more . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food and moved to another acceptable cooler . Single serve butter 77° at server station being held less than four hours. Employee time marked. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21840065

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...ambient cooling pancake batter 58°-59° mixed with fresh eggs with covered in tall reach in cooler . Take another temperature about 15 minutes after take another temperature it was same temperature at 58°-59° . Employee moved to coldest cooler uncovered the food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21840061

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by moving cart . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21840068

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21840064

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels...employee provided Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21840062

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21840059

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....several bleach spray bottles, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21840066

Basic - Stored food not covered several food containers in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee moved food. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21525592

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rusted can of ketchup on can rack Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 21525593

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee leave restroom and return to cook line, employee did not wash hands when they returned to cook line and put gloves on and handled food. Discussed with operator Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 21525598

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher lacks knowledge on how to test dish machine for proper sanitizing levels. Instructed employee on proper procedure Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21525590

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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21525594

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21525595

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. 1 FRLA certificate provided for CFM. No proof for any other employees. Operator states employees hired over 60 Days Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21525597

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards on cook line Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21525596

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored on cook line in standing water of 78°F. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensils, and discarded water Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21525591

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use 4 drawers unit under flat top Warning

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-12-4

Detail 20935870

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef followed by handling metal spatula to retrieved french toast from flat top grill with out changing gloves and washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20935871

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside cooler under flat top grill, cooked sausage (53 - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53 - Cold Holding). Observed Butter 70°F cold Holding on flat top station. Per operator products stored for approximately one hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products from cooler under flat top grill to a different reach in cooler. Operator decided to use TPHC control for butter and time marked for the remaining time of 3 hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20935873

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers with cooked sausage, gravy, hash brown not dated marked. Per operator products prepared and stored for 2 days.

27-16-4

Detail 20935872

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by salad station unable to dispensed hot water also hand washing sink on expo side.

22-08-4

Detail 20935874

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 20517916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler on salad station. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Same Time Extended

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 20515932

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 20515936

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.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20515939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several containers with raw shell eggs stored above several quarts with pasteurized liquid eggs inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20515943

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. Observed inside Flip top cooler grill; cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); butter (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all products stored for close to 5 hours and some since yesterday. Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20515935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Flip top cooler grill; cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); butter (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all products stored for close to 5 hours and some since yesterday. Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale Observed seating on top of cook line counter Waffle batter with milk(70°F cold holding) butter (70°F - Cold holding) cut watermelon (60°F - Cold holding) Per operator products stored for approximately one hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products to reach in cooler . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20515942

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. Observed a container with oil and garlic stored on top of pizza station not time marked. Per operator product stored for one hour. Operator time marked for the remaining time of 3 hours. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20515941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with hash brown seating on top of convection oven at 120°F hot holding. Per operator product stored for approximately two hours. Operator moved product to steam table for reheating. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20515940

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both hand washing sinks on cook line full of dirty dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 20515937

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food on cook line. Operator educated staff on not eating while preparing or cooking food. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-4

Detail 20515938

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler on salad station.

08B-38-4

Detail 20515933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several bags of ice used for customers drinks stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 20515934

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. Cut fruit with melon. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation