SAL'S EXPRESS ITALIAN TO GO
4580 DONALD ROSS RD STE 109, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 954-427-6564
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
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APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026011828 | Dec 18, 2025 | May 27, 2026 | $1,040 |
| 2--2025015114 | Jan 13, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $900 |
| 2--2024056025 | Aug 20, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $480 |
| 2--2021055064 | Oct 18, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 | $280 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed soiled dishes and without washing hands employee returned to cook line and stirred sauce on stove top, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table house made tomato sauce (112F - Hot Holding) per operator product reheated on stove top and moved to steam table to hot hold, discussed with operator who moved product back to stove to reheat to 165F+.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only certified food manager has expired certificate, discussed with operator to renew.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area multiple unlabeled spray bottles with different cleaning agents, discussed with operator to label bottles.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage bins bowls with no handles used to scoop dry ingredients, discussed with operator who removed bowls.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell leanings on single service to go containers at cook line, discussed with operator who removed cell phone.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment operating with 26 seats and has not reported seating change, discussed with operator.
Jun 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection preparing and selling food, discussed with operator to renew expired license from 12/1/2023.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training provided, discussed with operator.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Discussed with operator to sub,it seating evaluation change and provided form to operator.
Apr 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection preparing and selling food, discussed with operator to renew expired license from 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored above soufflé cups of sauces, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training provided, discussed with operator.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Discussed with operator to sub,it seating evaluation change and provided form to operator.
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep area bottle of medication stored above prep table with food products being made., discussed with operator who remove bottle.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front counter pizza by the slice not protected from consumer contamination, discussed with operator to add guard.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled personal beverage and without washing hands and without washing hands employee handled pizza dough, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection preparing and selling food, discussed with operator to renew expired license from 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer open box of raw Philly steak meat stored directly above bags of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored above soufflé cups of sauces, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
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. In reach in cooler #2 across from deep fryers sliced mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked egg plant (54F - Cold Holding); lasagna (55F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 24 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler #2 across from deep fryers sliced mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked egg plant (54F - Cold Holding); lasagna (55F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 24 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale. On counter next to soup kettle fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese in oil (52F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at temperature for approximately 30 minutes, discussed with operator who chose to move product to time is a public health control.
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. See stop sale. Pizza by the slice held on time is a public health control at front counter with no time marking, discussed with over who time marked products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training provided, discussed with operator.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Discussed with operator to sub,it seating evaluation change and provided form to operator.
Lubricants improperly applied to food-contact surface. At dish washing area unlabeled spray bottles with degreaser, discussed with operator to label bottles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Discussed with operator to drain and clean cooler.
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 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. Raw battered chicken over cups of dressings in cooler at cook line; operator reversed;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding);in glass dirt cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portend today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to different cooler;
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- pizza by slice - since 12:00; advised to track time
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched personal phone, touched register to cash people out and started reheating sliced of pizza and touched pizza spatula, napkins and paper plates without washing hands Educated and advised employee to wash hands;
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (41-53F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
Handwash sink at cook used for purposes other than handwashing- spatula stored inside Removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink at cook line; unable to provide
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table at cook line. Removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has about approximately 15 to 20 seats inside the dining room and outside patio where customers consume foods; Provided Seating change for numerous times in the past and advised to change the license from non seating to seating
Food stored on floor. Sugar container on the floor at prep area Advised to store properly
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Plastic cup used to dispense sugar Removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labels at prep / storage area; Advised to label
Oct 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handles at walk-in cooler and glass door cooler at cook line made from shoe laces
Reach-in coolers at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored- pesto bismol bottle stored inside glass cooler with customer food Removed
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (46F - Cold Holding);in glass door cooler by pizza ovens; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for less than four hours; moved to walk-in cooler;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink at prep station Advised to provide
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handles at walk-in cooler and glass door cooler at cook line made from shoe laces
Reach-in coolers at cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Reviewed with operator the requirements; emailed seating change form and provided DBPR number
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- speed rack with foods like cooked pasta stored under leaking condenser in walk-in cooler; observed plastic buckets under the fan;
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked wings (74-72F - Cooling)at 3:30 since 12:30 on speed rack by pizza ovens; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours; advised operator to reheat food back to 165 F and restart cooling process; operator placed back in the oven
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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- pizza by slice at front counter; as per operator food on time for approximately 2 hours; advised to time mark; operator time marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (106F - Hot Holding); at steam table at cook line; employee unplugged unit as it got too hot; employee plugged back in; food moved to reheat to 165F; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours;
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Approximately 20 seats inside and 15 seats outside; observed guests dining in; Emailed a few times change of seating form; emailed form during the inspection;
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Glass door reach in cooler handle and walk-in cooler handle are made of shoe laces; not easy cleanable and durable
Oct 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Reviewed with operator the requirements; emailed seating change form and provided DBPR number
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- speed rack with foods like cooked pasta stored under leaking condenser in walk-in cooler; observed plastic buckets under the fan;
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- pizza cooler has mold like substance ( top part)
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink between the two coolers at cook line; the handwash sink at prep table by glass door cooler operator unable to turn on;
pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment-soup warmer had big rust cracks at prep table
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Reviewed with operator the requirements; emailed seating change form and provided DBPR number
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- speed rack with foods like cooked pasta stored under leaking condenser in walk-in cooler; observed plastic buckets under the fan;
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- pizza cooler has mold like substance ( top part)
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle- 3 compartment sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) fixed to 100 ppm
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.