EL SEGUNDO
3950 GEORGIA AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 954-899-9505
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one manager arrived and he printed one.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. butter (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today held on bottom shelf of produce cooler. Per employee, item has been held in cooler for 2 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today held on bottom shelf of produce cooler. Per employee, item has been held in cooler for 2 days. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at 200ppm at prep kitchen table. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen, raw beef and chicken thawing in containers on shelf. Instructed operator to thaw under refrigeration or under running water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soiled top of the ice machine. Chef washed and put ice scoop in clean container.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on the system doesn't match. Smoker, prep and storage room containing upright coolers,freezers,ice machine, three compartment sink. There is self sufficient food truck with same business name with smoker, three compartment sink,cooler, hand sink, grill etc. Grill and Oven on the truck used to cook food. Both smokers used for brisket only. permanently plumbed to Sewer system.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on the system doesn't match. Smoker, prep and storage room containing upright coolers,freezers,ice machine, three compartment sink. There is self sufficient food truck with same business name with smoker, three compartment sink,cooler, hand sink, grill etc. Grill and Oven on the truck used to cook food. Both smokers used for brisket only. permanently plumbed to Sewer system.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef didn't wash hands before putting on gloves to cut onions. Explained and he washed hands.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. No invoice available upon request for Tres Leches cake from cafe sweet bakery.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over Romaine lettuce. Explained and chef rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Garlic Aioli prepared on 8/30 second container prepared on 09/10, Roasted garlic prepared on 10/05 based on date marked.explained maximum 7 days including the day of preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic Aioli prepared on 8/30 second container prepared on 09/10, Roasted garlic prepared on 10/05 based on date marked.explained maximum 7 days including the day of preparation.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No invoice available upon request for Tres Leches cake from cafe sweet bakery.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. We-40 and spray paint canisters stored over soda. Explained and chef removed both.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter by the entrance.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one manager arrived and he printed one.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager arrived. Kevin Avellaneda by servsafe dated 05/25/2021
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on the system doesn't match. Smoker, prep and storage room containing upright coolers,freezers,ice machine, three compartment sink. There is self sufficient food truck with same business name with smoker, three compartment sink,cooler, hand sink, grill etc. Grill and Oven on the truck used to cook food. Both smokers used for brisket only. permanently plumbed to Sewer system.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed one. Manager arrived and provided.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.knife and spatula in standing water. Water temperature 75 f. Explained. Chef dumped the water.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting. Explained.
Propane tanks and red Gas container stored in preparation / food storage room. For reporting purposes only.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine in triple sink and Dishmachine, QAC test strips provided.
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.