LIMONCELLO RISTORANTE
2000 PGA BLVD SUITE 3110, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33408 · 772-349-0237
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breast over raw lamb - operator inverted.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade towel used to cover cut lettuce in walk-in cooler - removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cut lettuce and potatoes in walk-in cooler Advised to store properly
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler in plastic wrapped metal pan house made meatballs (47F - Cooling) at 11:40 since 10pm previous day at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from back door helping bring in food shipment, and without washing hands employee began to handle large pot to cook artichokes, discussed with employee who washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored above edible flowers, raw pork chops stored above mushrooms, discussed with employee who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler mechanically tenderized veal stored above raw fish, discussed with employee who corrected storage of products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler in plastic wrapped metal pan house made meatballs (47F - Cooling) at 11:40 since 10pm previous day at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with employee to clean and sanitize ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen standing water on floor in between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at end of cook line against wall no hand washing sign provided, discussed with chef and emailed copy of hand washing sign to print and post.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Throughout kitchen multiple cooking oils in squeeze bottles not labeled, discussed with employee to label bottles.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer - tub of ice cream on floor - operator raised 6 inches.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed last date procedures with operator.
Food stored on floor. Tray of pasta noodles on walk in freezer floor - operator moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses - operator removed tongs.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breast over raw lamb - operator inverted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both kitchen hand sinks blocked by rolling cart and garbage can - operator removed.
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 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. Walk in cooler - meat sauce (45F - Cold Holding); clam juice (45F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in walk in cooler since 01/20 - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - meat sauce (45F - Cold Holding); clam juice (45F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in walk in cooler since 01/20 - see stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on top unit of hot line make table - operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on cooks apron between uses - operator removed and sent to dish area for cleaning.
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