HOT SNAPPER BELLE GLADE LLC
248 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Belle Glade FL 33430
Last inspected Mar 11, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
MAY 24
JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 Live, small flying insect on food preparation area landing on breaded raw shrimp in container. See stop sale for raw breaded shrimp.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022019693 | Mar 28, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $520 |
| 2--2019011151 | Feb 22, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from front counter desert cooler and service area.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Various renovations have been made to the entire front counter are removing a hand wash sink, adding an extra dry storage and reach in cooler outside bathroom area.
May 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 Live, small flying insect on food preparation area landing on breaded raw shrimp in container. Operator killed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 Live, small flying insect on food preparation area landing on breaded raw shrimp in container. See stop sale for raw breaded shrimp.
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 glass display cooler: cheese cake of various kinds (55F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator glass display coolers does not work. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass display cooler: cheese cake of various kinds (55F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator glass display coolers does not work. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Mohammad Hasan
No sanitizer of any kind available for ware washing at time of inspection. Operator provided.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. As per operator, walk in cooler and glass display coolers at front counter, does not work. At walk in cooker: Blue cheese (73F - Cold Holding) Glass display cooler:; cheese cake of various kinds (55F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) stored overnight.
Objectionable odors observed throughout the entire establishment.
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off at back end of establishment.
Water draining from pipe not capped into the back of the building.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of Mushrooms rusted and #10 can of ripe olives dented
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 front counter, display : coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) As per label, made 03/26/24 held overnight; cheese cake ( strawberry and plain) (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, portioned yesterday and stored over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, display : coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) As per label, made 03/26/24 held overnight; cheese cake ( strawberry and plain) (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, portioned yesterday and stored over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box: cooked wings (91F - Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked 2 hours prior. Advised operator to reheat to 165F or place on Time as a Public Health Control.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator left food establishment to outside then put gloves on and prep food; no hand wash. Advised operator to wash hands before putting on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw chicken nuggets stored over open boxes of rolls. Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler: Raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes. Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At flip to cooler unit: raw chicken wings stored above raw fish fillets. Advised operator to stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched box of cigarettes then prep food; no glove change. Fixed pants, touch prep table and prepare food; no glove change. Operator changed gloves.
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 flip top cooler unit:; sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Items stored in an over-stacked manner. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit:; sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Items stored in an over-stacked manner. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of prep area: French fries (129F - Hot Holding) As per operator, reheated 10 minutes prior. Observed french fries to be sitting on counter for approximately 20 minutes following this during inspection. Advised operator to reheat before serving.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler: raw shrimp (65F at 2:04pm; 61F at 2:45pm- Cooling) prepped 2 hours ago; raw chicken wings (65F at 2:04pm; 62F at 2:45pm - Cooling) prepped 2 hours ago Items stored in big tightly covered containers. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to either remove cover or place in freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near dish washing area used to store detergent and bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink by cook line. Operator provided. No paper towel at hand wash sink by front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink by front counter.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink near triple sink, no hot water provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots not inverted on dry storage rack therefore some clean pans were soiled with flour. Advised operator to clean soiled ones and store pans properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed or made available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Box of cigarettes and cellphone on prep counter with food such as bags of shrimp. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Box of French fries on floor, near cook line. Operator stored properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Conch fritters thawing on shelf above hand wash sink; no longer frozen. Operator place in reach in cool.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bathroom sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood heavily soiled with grease.
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