OLD DIXIE CAFE NORTH
11189 SE FEDERAL HWY, Hobe Sound FL 33455 · (772) 245-8587
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025069705 | Aug 21, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
1 Dented can of whole Kernel Corn present. See stop sale.
Server handled soiled dishes placing them in bus bins behind bar and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server went to wash her hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken stock in walk in cooler date marked 2.27.26, more than 7 days ago. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 40F-51F, overfilled container in prep cooler. Not cooked or prepared today. Placed in cooler 1 hour ago. Cook removed half of the sausage patties and placed in cooler.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked Chicken wings date marked 2.26.26 frozen for 1 week. Operator date marked correct.
Ice buildup in chest freezer in dry storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Cook removed.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dish washer touched soiled dishes and handled clean dishes or utensils, without washing hands. Dish washer went to wash his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded butter and cream cheese 54F on time placed back into walk in cooler after 3 hours. Reviewed Time as a Public Health control. Operator placed items back on expo line to be discarded in another hour.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi Mahi removed from freezer this morning, not removed from vacuum package in walk in cooler. Operator removed package.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed.
Aug 29, 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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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean whisks stored on wall mount, wall has an accumulation of food splatter. Clean food storage containers stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust by triple sink.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 50-100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw country fried steak not in commercial packaging over fully cooked clams and vegetables at reach in freezer by cook line. Operator stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored next to barbecue sauce on rack in kitchen. Operator stored chemicals properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean whisks stored on wall mount, wall has an accumulation of food splatter. Clean food storage containers stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust by triple sink.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs, wipe hands on apron then grabbed a clean plate to plate up fully cooked food without hand washing. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef fritters not in commercial packaging over hot dogs and fully cooked meatballs white reach in freezer in dry storage.
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. Observed Raw turkey patty over raw veal at white reach in freezer in kitchen both products not in commercial packaging, raw tenderized beef over raw smoked salmon white reach in freezer in dry storage both products not in commercial packaging.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in screen by bottom of door and gap on left side of door to back alley.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) V8 juice can heavily dented. Operator removed from circulation.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw veal and raw steak over vegetables and cooked clams tall reach in freezer near cook line, raw chicken tenders over cooked sausage patties white chest freezer in dry storage area. All products removed from commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On back dock.
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. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stored properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time control procedure sent to operator.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Lasagna made and frozen 8/16 not date tracked at chest freezer by cook line. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta at walk in cooler made 8/16 not date marked. Operator dated properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At chest freezer by dry storage.
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dish washer handled soiled dishes or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean dishes and utensils,without washing hands. Dish washer went to wash hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook breaking shell eggs and then plating a bagel without washing hands. Cook went to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 57°F, stored on top of sausage in flip top cooler on cook line therefore not reaching down into the cold air. Cook stated for less than one hour. Corned beef hash 50°F, left out on shelf under prep table at cook line, cook stated for less than 30 minutes. Not cooked or prepped today. Cook placed both items into low boy at cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in freezer door handles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi 35°Fin walk in cooler, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook removed from package.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and chest freezer.
Interior of chest freezer in disrepair lid has exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of chest freezers soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked roast beef thawing at room temperature. Cook placed roast beef in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under hand wash sink next to triple sink and under triple sink.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dish washer handled soiled dishes and utensils loading dish machine and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Dish washer went to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety portioned butter re-served to customers, waitress did not discard. Portioned butter has to be discarded once served. Operator discarded.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles 200+ ppm at bar. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm.
Ice buildup in reach-in white stand up freezer, next to cook line and chest freezer in storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area under hand sink.
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.