Don Cafe
136 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020234
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection12 high priority (8 fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up, 4 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-46
- Administrative complaint on Oct 7, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score42
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 7, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority12
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46°F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
In walk in cooler Home made mojo sauce 9/27, Homemade cordon bleu sauce 9/27, Home made tres leches 9/29, homemade mofongo sauce 9/26, See stop sale.
Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance.
See stop sale. In shed storage Flour stored in container that previously held cleaning chemicals
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
At flip top Cooked mushrooms 46°F cold holding. Operator stated not prepared or portion today held for less than four hours. Move to reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
On steam table cooked onions (118°F - Hot Holding); cooked garlic (123°F - Hot Holding) per operator food was cooked today and placed on steam table for 1 hour. Operator moved foods to stove to reheat to 165°F+ to be held at 135°F+
Fixed on the spot
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46°F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In walk in freezer Raw chicken stored over ground beef not commercially packaged. Operator corrected storage
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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 wiped hands on a visibly soiled towel then touched clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
In walk in cooler Cooked steak in direct contact with a trash bag. Advised operator to use only food grade bags for food storage.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
In kitchen Approximately 3 live flying insects found in kitchen landing on equipment and walls. Advised operator to eliminate insects.
Administrative complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
In walk in cooler Heavy cream container open more than 24 hours not dated. Operator dated it
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46°F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control (TPHC) to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
In front counter Cheese pastries held using TPHC; not written instructions.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Canned/Dried Food stored in shed behind establishment.
Advised Operator to move food items inside establishment.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
Ice machine stored outside missing latch to protect it in a non secure area
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.