DIXIE BAR & GRILL
5101 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.586.3189
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in bar area not landing. Operator killed flies and began cleaning bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025050833 | Jun 20, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $100 |
| 2--2022008548 | Jan 20, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2019031356 | Jun 3, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | $100 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area reach in cooler fan cover soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Housemade caesar dressing date marked 8/1 stored in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. housemade Caesar dressing (61F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cook line flip top cooler. Item was being held in squeeze bottle above cooling fill line. Per employee item was removed from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Employee moved to below cooler to chill. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at cook line low boy cooler. Per employee, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Employee moved items back to walk in cooler to chill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area reach in cooler fan cover soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu, raw ahi tuna not identified as served a raw ingredient.
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. In reach in cooler, raw tuna in reduced oxygen package not taken out of package prior to thawing. Employee stated tuna thawed out less than two hours. Employee removed tuna from package.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025 Operator renewed license during inspection
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu, raw ahi tuna not identified as served a raw ingredient.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no paper towels provided. Employee provided paper towels.
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. In reach in cooler, raw tuna in reduced oxygen package not taken out of package prior to thawing. Employee stated tuna thawed out less than two hours. Employee removed tuna from package.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At kitchen reach in cooler, black beans dated 6/22. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At reach in cooler, black beans dated 6/22 exceeding the 7 days from opening. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
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. Vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Jun 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Sauces and tcs foods in stand up fridge not covered. Operator covered
Jun 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 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 maneuvered hoses. Chlorine tested at 100ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken then proceeded to change gloves and handle clean equipment without first washing hands. Employee washed hands then put on new gloves
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in bar area not landing. Operator killed flies and began cleaning bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline cooler; raw beef patty (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food on ice to quick cool. Food not prepared or portioned today
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in wall in freezer. Employee elevated
Stored food not covered. Sauces and tcs foods in stand up fridge not covered. Operator covered
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2024 operator renewed the license.synced. License current.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack on shelf with food by prep table. Employee removed the back pack.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Set up bay next to dish machine chlorine 100 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); bottom reach in drawer on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. moved to walk in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cream cheese Jalapeño spread (57F - Cooling) at 11:40 am to 56F at 12 pm since 11 am; flip top cooler on cook line. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook walked in from dishwasher room thru the door and put on new gloves without washing hands. Explained and he properly put on gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without any hair restraints for loose head hair. He put on hat.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quatanary
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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. In walk in cooler
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine ran multiple times. Bay next to dish machine set up with chlorine 100ppm Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Not in use at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Flip top cooler on cook line
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers flip top on cook line
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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) ran three times. Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Single compartment sink next to dish machine Set up. Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and shrimp skewers over cooked tomato sauce one door cooler on cook line. Removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at cart in dining room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in flour
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. One door cooler outside walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at walk in.
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.