DONTEE'S RESTAURANT
620 BELVEDERE RD, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.655.6001
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. broccoli rabb (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cook line flip top cooler. Per operator, items have been stored in cooler overnight.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019047031 | Aug 21, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. broccoli rabb (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cook line flip top cooler. Per operator, items have been stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli rabb (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in cook line flip top cooler. Per operator, items have been stored in cooler overnight. See stop sale. potato salad (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today, stored in cook line flip top cooler. Per operator items were moved from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved item back to walk in cooler to chill. cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (50F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in bread reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator items were moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to chill.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on in use prep table. Operator removed.
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula on line heavily melted, operator removed.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles sagging above ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee cellphone on prep table. Employee removed cellphone.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven doors.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Stored food not covered. At front counter, cut lemons not covered. Employee put cover on lemons
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked multiple eggs then put his hands on sanitizer bucket then handled clean utensils and plates to served food without washed hands. Employee washed hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe opened bag with raw turkey sausage stored above a bag with raw beef chunks inside reach in freezer. Employee stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting next to steam table. Cooked cabbage ( 70F hot holding) Cooked carrots (54F hot holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator reheated products to 165F+ and stored inside steam table.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored above prep table on kitchen area. Operator removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sitting on prep table. Chicken pot pie at 9:53Am ( 68F cooling) since 7:30am at 10:25am (66F cooling) At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At kitchen, Interior of glass reach in cooler broken, insulation exposed.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, handled clean plates, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Operator educated employee of proper handwashing.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, opened case of raw turkey stored over raw fish. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass reach in cooler corned beef hash (60F - Cold Holding); waffle batter with eggs (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding);, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held less than 4 hours, moved items to walk in.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At kitchen, Interior of glass reach in cooler broken, insulation exposed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line flip top cooler, employee cutting avocado before being washed. Employee stated advocado was not washed, advised employee that all produce must be washed before preparing.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed strawberries stored over cut peppers and onions. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly.
Mar 7, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then put on gloves to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Explained and she properly put on gloves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine for chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket at front counter quat 0 ppm, manager changed the solution.quat 200 ppm
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands first. Educated employee, employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix with liquid raw eggs stored above corn beef portions inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seating on cook line a container with Raw bacon 56°F cold Holding and cooked potatoes 53°F cooling. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to inside cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser) not labeled near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at cook line. Operator provided
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a piece of beef thawing on standing water on the kitchen Operator placed under running water
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on cook line. Operator removed
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