BIG JOHN'S EATERY
100 SANSBURY WAY, West Palm Beach FL 33411
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter near fry station- Cooked potatoes 68F- cold holding,French toast batter 73F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out of 45 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024063275 | Sep 6, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021049041 | Sep 16, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils in standing water 93F. Operator turned heat up to 135F+.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler, Unwashed produce-Cucumbers stored over ready to eat oxtail quesadillas. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink at bar area- ice in sink- educated operator- removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper/ control device stored over seasoning and prep counter at back prep area.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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)- operator sanitized dishes in three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage area spray bottle of degreaser not labeled - operator labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep table- operator removed.
Sep 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cookline- employee handled raw French toast batter- changed gloves and proceeded to prepare food for order- educated operator - employee washed hands.
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. At dishmachine area - employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands - educated operator - employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter near fry station- Cooked potatoes 68F- cold holding,French toast batter 73F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out of 45 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area - handwash sink blocked by prep kart- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline counter - in use avocados with stickers attached - educated operator - employee removed stickers and washed property.
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- two dented cans of cream of chicken soup- see stop sale.
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 handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes before handling food- educated operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs store over oxtail- operator removed to lower shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area- hand wash sink blocked by kart- operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by large ice machine near office- operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At front counter- gallon of milk opened 04/21/24 not date marked- operator date marked.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At back area near dishmachine and prep area- employee eating- educated operator- employee moved to dinning room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage shelves- employee bag over seasoning and food-operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline prep counter in use Abocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed stickers and washed properly.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area - observed one dented can of cream of chicken soup- see stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at bar handwashing sink- operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink- at bar handwashing sink- operator provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor near dish area- operator moved off floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area by cookline- in use bananas and avocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At glass reach in cooler unwashed avocados over cooked chicken- operator moved avocados.
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.