SUZY Q'S HOMETOWN DINER
225 CHIMNEY CORNER LN #1001, Jupiter FL 33458 · 561-822-3744
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage area not landing on surfaces. Observed 1 flying insect land on scale at shelf by office. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026043711 | Apr 21, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024057513 | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023009674 | Jan 23, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with gloves on cracking shelled eggs and without washing hands changed gloves and handle clean dishes. Employee washed hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator corrected toTriple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
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. The time sheet had no date On sheet that is use for every day. Operator had employee date form.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator wash sanitizer can't open it Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on clean cutting board at flip top refrigerator Operator removed water bottles
Apr 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dish washer touched dirty dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Dish washer washed her hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter chips left out on all tables and put back in refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter chips left out on all tables and put back in refrigerator. See stop sale
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Very slow draining water in hand sink on cook line.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cook cracked 4 raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat sausage links, placing links in walk in cooler,without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw prepared yesterday marked 3.12.26 in walk in cooler Operator replaced label.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter chips left out on all tables.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 66F on prep table at cook line. Sausage links were cooked yesterday, cooled and removed from temperature control 3 hours ago, left out at cook line. Cook placed sausage links in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter chips left out on all tables. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with green mold like substance at sandwich/salad station.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Walk in cooler: chicken noodle soup (52F - Cooling) at 9:23; cooling since 11:30 At current rate of cooling product 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. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: chicken noodle soup (52F - Cooling) at 9:23; cooling since 11:30 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich flip top cooler: sliced mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) Filled to rim of pan.; sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) In squirt bottle filled above rim of pan in upper portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut portions in half and placed in lower portion of cooler.
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. Cutting board soiled with green mold like substance at sandwich/salad station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova Benny, nova platter, bagel with nova and side of nova not identified as raw on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available at time of inspection. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Corned beef hash stored on floor in dry storage.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled Raw shell eggs over tortillas and Cole slaw at flip top cooler across from flat top grill. Raw shell eggs over juice at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Split pea soup made 12/23, baked potatoes made 12/24 missing date marks. Operator dated products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee certificate expired Pamela McGrath 11/7/24
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can roasted peppers dented to seam of can at dry storage.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage area not landing on surfaces. Observed 1 flying insect land on scale at shelf by office. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
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 chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer on cook line. Both products removed from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
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. front case: cheddar quiche (46F - Cold Holding) Large Flip top cook line: sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. front case: cheddar quiche (46F - Cold Holding) Large Flip top cook line: sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Walk in cooler : Cooked mushrooms 48F - cold holding, egg salad 50F - cold holding, corned beef 51F - cold holding. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Refrigeration technician arrived during course of inspection and confident he will have unit working properly within 30 minutes.
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 raw shell eggs. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On back dock with hose connected.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (58F - Cooling) at 9:19 since 8:30 - 56F at 9:50 Observed in pan filled to top of pan at large flip top cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator split portion in half and placed extra portion in lower portion of cooler.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Cook pooling shell eggs, next to walk in cooler,went to date mark home fries and placing them in containers, without changing gloves and washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands and put a pair of fresh gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef hash 50°F on shelf at cook line, cook stated removed from temperature less than one hour ago. Cook placed corned beef hash in refrigerator.
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 was one hour ago. Eggs were pooled one hour ago. Cook time marked.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox eggs and onions, Bagel and Nova Sandwich not identified on menu, as being raw.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Cook removed and placed into dish machine.
In-use scoop not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container of coleslaw in walk in cooler. Cook removed.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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+ sliced cheese and batter at cook line; As per operator food out on four hour plan since 9:00; time marked
Bowl used to dispense food chili in walk-in cooler; operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles by: prep table next to toaster; next to single service items at front counter Operator stored properly; Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- inside reach in cooler at cook line and display case at front counter Operator stored properly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys and cell phone on top of raisin container at dry storage area;
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