Southend Kitchen

6108 S Dixie Hwy 7A, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 · Permanent Food Service · License 6011363

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 31, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. butter (50°F - Cold Holding); creamers (50°F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in double container in expo line flip top cooler.High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 basic
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitAug 31, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. butter (50°F - Cold Holding); creamers (50°F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in double container in expo line flip top cooler.

      Per operator items have been stored less than 3 hours. Operator opted to place items on time. Time mark applied.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Uncovered trays of raw pork bacon stored above containers of cooked potatoes and bread in cook line reach in glass cooler. Operator reorganized.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Cooked corn beef not date marked in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was prepped 2 days ago.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Degreaser not labeled at kitchen area. Operator labeled.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Degreaser spray bottle stored in kitchen area leaking.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath warewashing area storage.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Chemicals and toxic substances1