RISTORANTE SANTUCCI
610 CLEMATIS ST STE CU1, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 954.496.0167
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw beef not commercially packaged above mouse. Operator placed on lower shelf in reach in freezer.
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2 cases · $620
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015027690 | May 15, 2015 | Dec 4, 2015 | $300 |
| 2--2015013682 | Feb 9, 2015 | Apr 16, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with olive oil, not label.
Mar 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by dishwasher. Hand sink soap.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging. I emailed operator ez template
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cases of water on floor in dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with olive oil, not label.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 tuna in reduced oxygen packaging, not frozen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle Operator label.
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. Observed with tuna.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed tomatoes above above ready to eat pork, beets.
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to freeze of ice down eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); Osborn bucco (veal) (45F - Cold Holding); steaks (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding);; cheese (45F - Cold Holding); créme br\00C3\00BBlée (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus carpaccio (47F - Cold Holding); beef carpaccio (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to freeze or ice down products.
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) Advised operator to drain sink and put fresh sanitizer at 200-400ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp and raw calamari over cooked eggplant and prosciutto at flip top cooler drawers.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to freeze of ice down eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); Osborn bucco (veal) (45F - Cold Holding); steaks (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding);; cheese (45F - Cold Holding); créme brûlée (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus carpaccio (47F - Cold Holding); beef carpaccio (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to freeze or ice down products.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel and clams tags not in chronological order.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary and chlorine sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging at reach in freezer and walk in cooler. Advised operator to remove steaks from reduced oxygen packaging. Please contact: DHR.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com for information regarding HACCP plans.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw sausage above cooked beets. Operator placed raw sausage on lower shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe by walkin refrigerator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe pink, and yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottles. Operator labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at hand sink by walkin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottle not labeled. Operator labled..
Feb 29, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle.
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. Observe with tuna.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observe beef Rop not dated with time just date. Operator lable 2/28-4pm
Dec 11, 2023Inspection 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 food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw beef not commercially packaged above mouse. Operator placed on lower shelf in reach in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled.
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.