PESCATORE RISTORANTE
1600 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, West Palm Beach FL 33407 · 303-999-9948
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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. Emailed one
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top reach in cooler; cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked artichoke (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, left cooler door ajar for less than 1 hour prior, closed door, moved to walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (glass cleaner) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pizza make top cooler; cooked meatballs (44F - Cold Holding); house made tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, checked temperature prior to inspection, right side door was not closed properly less than 1 hour prior, all other items maintained proper temperature, closed door.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At walk-in cooler; milk, no date marked after. Operator stated milk opened 2 days prior, applied date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored directly above bottles of various sauces. Discussed with operator who removed bottle of hydrogen peroxide.
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. Discussed with operator and provided clean up poster via email.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Double door low boy; house made marinara (50F - Cooling). Operator stated marinara cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At Double door low boy; house made marinara (50F - Cooling). Operator stated marinara cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw salmon stored over cooked lobster. Operator moved cooked lobster above salmon.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemical) not labeled. Advised Operator to label bottle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At flour storage container; scoop handle submerged in flour. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk-in cooler; raw veal stored on top of keg. Operator moved raw veal to shelf.
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 Cook line flip top cooler; sliced mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line flip top cooler; sliced mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar; chemicals stored in liquor rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At cook line lift top cooler; opened employee water bottle stored in cooler with food to be served to public. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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