3 BZ HOAGIES
360 S CONGRESS AVE STE B, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561.508.5208
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
NOV 23
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021006510 | Jan 5, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | $100 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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) Advised operator to use triple sink quaternary sanitizer 200-400ppm to sanitize all food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef opened from commercial packaging over hot dogs at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast beef and turkey opened 11/8 not date marked at tall stainless reach in cooler by make line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown mold like substance on cutting boards at front customer area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine and quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna and chicken salad made 11/11, not date marked at tall stainless reach in cooler by make line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at hand wash sink. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards in front customer area.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At tall reach in cooler - cooked meatballs opened Saturday- not date marked.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler- non food grade paper napkins/ towels lining containers with hard boiled eggs- operator removed.
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. At reach in Cooler by front counter-ham 55F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in Cooler by front counter-ham 55F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler by prep area- hard boiled eggs made 4 days ago not date marked - operator date marked.
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1, 2023
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastic water bottles on floor in storage closet. Operator elevated.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At flip top cooler near front counter- ham 51- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler near front counter- ham 51- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At flip top cooler by front counter- sliced cheese 54F- cold holding, shredded lettuce 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishmachine area- handwash sink with spray bottle and scrapper inside- operator removed.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.