CHRISTOPHERS KITCHEN
4783 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561 318 6193
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area reach in cooler - Coleslaw 45-48F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today- food out temperature overnight - see stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026029041 | Feb 24, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2022008097 | Jan 13, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, dressing with fresh garlic and oil (49F - Cold Holding); vegetable soup (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of cold holding parameters, operator place items onto ice to quick chill.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling cleaning supplies then proceeded to put on gloves and prepare food without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At dishwashing area - employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to wash their hands for 5 seconds then handle clean dishes - educated operator- employee washed hands properly.
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 market area grab and go cooler- Cauliflower pizza 47F- 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 market area grab and go cooler- Cauliflower pizza 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At walk in cooler- Cut melon 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in freezer to quick chill. At tall three door reach in cooler - cooked pasta 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- food left out on counter as per operator- operator placed in freezer to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At market grab and go cooler - Caesar salad 56F at 10:40 to 56F at 11:00 ( cooling since 10:00AM)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within re sing time - operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. At employee bathroom- single service gloves stored in bathroom- operator removed.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage/ prep area- two dented cans of tomato strips- see stop sale
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At back hallway near prep area- approximately 5 small flying insects on walls. At front counter prep line- approximately 2 small flying insects landing on shelf with clean dishes above prep area and steam table. At back prep area- approximately-3 small flying insects landing on shelves with clean utensils and dry food storage above prep tables At market area - approximately 2 small flying insect by Single service items. At bar area - approximately 2 small flying insect landing on wall and bar counter. At dining room - approximately 4 small flying insects on decorative plant in dining room.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler in use egg plant with stickers still attached - educated operator - employee removed and washed properly.
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 prep area reach in cooler - Coleslaw 45-48F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today- food out temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area reach in cooler - Coleslaw 45-48F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today- food out temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar area with metal scrub inside- operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm corrected to 200ppm)
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 hands- educated operator employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At large prep reach in cooler- at back prep room- mole 47F- cold holding, cooked sweet potatoes 47-48F -cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator employee left out on counter for 20 minutes- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At shop area - spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled- operator labeled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At large back prep room- handwash sink blocked by trash can - operator removed. At dishmachine area- dirty dishes blocking handwash sink- operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter near front counter- operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter by cookline area- operator removed.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 tall reach in cooler near prep area-marinara sauce 45F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 days - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler near prep area-marinara sauce 45F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 days - see stop sale. At reach in cooler in prep room- coleslaw 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep counter - operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter - soiled wiping cloth stored on counter- operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
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