AIR CULINAIRE WORLDWIDE
1399 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.616.3225
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018879 | Mar 6, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Advised operator to get employees trained
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Advised operator to get employees trained
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system, stainless steel walls around stained black, smoke-like appearance.
Mar 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled their cellphone then grabbed flip top cooler doors; no handwash Operator washed hands
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel in direct contact with chopped lettuce Operator removed paper towel
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At flip top cooler 1: Shredded cheese date marked 3/15 At flip top cooler 2: Pesto cream cheese prepped on 3/17 At walk in cooler: Cut mozzarella date marked 3/7 At walk in cooler 2 on speed rack: Cooked Quinoa date marked 3/17
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish(tilapia) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
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 Fliptop cooler 2: cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator products stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler 2: sliced cheese (46F at 3:12pm / - Cooling) as per employee cooling since 11:00am The product never cooled down to 41F within a total of 4 hours See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Fliptop cooler 2: cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator products stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler 2: sliced cheese (46F at 3:12pm / - Cooling) as per employee cooling since 11:00am The product never cooled down to 41F within a total of 4 hours See stop sale
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. flip top cooler 2: cooked shrimp (47F at 3:00pm / 47F at 3:45pm - heated Cooling) as per operator cooling since 11:45am; At the current rate of cooling, the product will not cool down to 41F within a total of 6 hours Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle store in handwash sink 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. Advised operator to get employees trained
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system, stainless steel walls around stained black, smoke-like appearance.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (raw tuna) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At left side lift top cooler; tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potato salad (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 3 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Left side lift top cooler; cut cantaloupe and honeydew (47F - Ambient Cooling 9:25/47F 9:50). Operator stated melon cut at 7:00am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (raw tuna) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Water draining onto floor surface from hand wash sink across from triple sink drain pipe. Advised Operator to repair.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; raw beef stored over opened package of ready to eat plant based burgers. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store knife. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored on cutting board at lift top cooler. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching mashed potatoes at lift top cooler. Operator removed.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad, tuna salad date marked/prepared onsite 8/6. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grilled chicken, no date mark. Operator stated chicken was cooked two days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At walk-in cooler; vent solid with mold like substance.
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can olives dented on the seam. See Stop Sale. Operator segregated can.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lift top cooler; pasteurized liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At left side walk-in cooler; food stored on shelves under buss tubs catching dripping water from ceiling. Operator moved food to different shelves.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 Left Side walk-in cooler; house made bolognese (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in walk-in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left Side walk-in cooler; house made bolognese (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in walk-in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; hand wash sink blocked by storage shelf. Operator removed storage shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line lift top cooler; standing water in bottom.
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