The American Gourmet INC
257 S US Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021110
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); oper corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Can surface soiled with food debris.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed flour in plastic containers Stored on floor in kitchen.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed bowl in flour. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed plastic container stored on floor near 3 compartment sink.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.