CHOP SHOP
2175 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 718-300-9147
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall stainless reach in: cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator iced down product.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; opened package of raw comminuted beef stored over cooked potato tots Operator moved raw comminuted beef to bottom shelf.
Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing (used to store items/utensils). Operator removed from sink.
Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tall stainless cooler: Raw chicken over salad dressings, Raw beef over produce. Operator stored all products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall stainless reach in: cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator iced down product.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tall stainless cooler: Raw chicken over salad dressings, Raw beef over produce. Operator stored all products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall stainless reach in: cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator iced down product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots (95F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler: diced pork (46F - Cooling) at 1:55; cooling since 12:00 - 46F at 2:36; sliced cheese (54F - Cooling) at 1:56; cooling since 12:00 - 51F at 2:34 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator iced down products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing beef in hand sink. Operator removed beef.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Not available at time of training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and chlorine spray bottles not labeled at triple sink area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ground beef at ambient temperature. Operator placed beef in freezer.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.