Pistache
101 N Clematis St Ste 115, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020112
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-15
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 15Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw smoked salmon above onions soup in walkin refrigerator. Observed raw beef above cooked chicken in walkin refrigerator.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.
Current employees do not know where has the plan is, but there is reduced oxygen package, chicken and lamb cooked with no date or time on packaging.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
- First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
1)Observed raw nova salmon above cooked pasta in walkin refrigerator. 2) observed raw ribeyes above cooked chicken in walki refrigerator. Operator removed the raw food to lower shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator replaced empty sanitizer and cored Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator can not locate employee training.
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic cases of water stored on floor in dry storage.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.