OLD DIXIE CAFE BREAKFAST & LUNCH
300 OLD DIXIE HWY #101, Jupiter FL 33458 · 561.747.2952
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips 70°F on counter at front. Cook stated for approximately two hours. Cook placed back into refrigerator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018345 | Mar 5, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $160 |
| 2--2017023836 | May 8, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2014052571 | Nov 14, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Observed raw shrimp above cooked plantains in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.. Operator move to other freezer. 2 observed raw liver above ready to eat soup in chest freezer not all products commercially packaged. Operator moved liver to new freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator labeled food on Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control 6:30-10:30
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1Observed can opener soiled with food debris. 2) observed ice machine and soda ice shoot solid with mold-like substance or slime.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at wall by #10 can storage and can rack solid with food debris.
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook placed raw steak on grill and proceeded to handle home fries without washing hands and changing gloves. Cook went to wash his hands and put a fresh pair of gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home fries 72F, cooked and cooled yesterday. Removed from cold holding one hour ago and left out next to grill. Cook reheated home fries to 194F to hot holding on grill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hash browns 89F cooked one hour ago and left out on prep table in kitchen. Cook placed hash browns on grill and reheated to 180F to hot hold.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety sugar not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in storage area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar and flour containers solid on the outside.
Sep 30, 2025□ 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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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At tall glass door reach in cooler by cook line.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee rubbing her nose then handled clean plate to plate ready to eat food. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw steak over fully cooked turkey not in commercial packaging at tall white reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall Stainless reach in cooler: sausage gravy (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (48F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved products to another operable cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: chili (128F - Hot Holding); ground beef (112F - Hot Holding) Observed double panned in steam well. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 stored next to bread crumbs and hot sauce on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen area. Operator stored chemicals properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meat thawing in hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Operator removed meat from hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine at breakfast bar.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On left side of back screen door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At tall glass door reach in cooler by cook line.
Jan 28, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork chops over fully cooked sausage tall reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken stored in same pan as raw chorizo in clear glass reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No Time stamp for butter observed. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator time marked product.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Country steak not in commercial packaging over French fries at white reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Pasta salad made 10/4 at tall stainless reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli sliced soiled with food debris. Per operator, equipment not used today. Operator cleaned and sanitized equipment.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta at tall stainless reach in cooler made 10/9 no date mark.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line and back prep area with food splatter.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips 70°F on counter at front. Cook stated for approximately two hours. Cook placed back into refrigerator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 9.14.23.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense home fries in glass door cooler. Cook removed.
In-use scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety sugar not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container next to hand sink in prep area.. Cook removed scoop.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.p next to hand sink in kitchen. Cook labeled.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after cracking raw unpasteurized shell eggs and then touching ham on cook line. Cook went to wash hands.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired n September 2023. For 3 employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of chest freezer. Operator placed in sani bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm at cook line. Coo set up fresh solution at 75ppm.
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.