THE FRENCH TOUCH
766 LARRIMORE ST, Pahokee FL 33476
Last inspected Jan 24, 2024 · 3 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects flying around in food truck, 1 landing on cutting board.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 24, 2024Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects flying around in food truck, 1 landing on cutting board.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: Raw beef burgers not commercially packaged stored on top of bags French fries. Operator stored properly.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low boy cooler:; cooked ground beef (50F - Cooling) As per operator prepared yesterday. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects flying around in food truck, 1 landing on cutting board.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: Raw beef burgers not commercially packaged stored on top of bags French fries. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At low boy reach in cooler: Open package of raw ground beef stored over open package of fully cooked bacon and shredded cheese. At low boy reach in cooler: Raw eggs over open bag of sugar. Advised operator to store properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At low boy reach in cooler: shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned. See stop sale.
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 Low boy reach in cooler: sliced cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Low boy cooler:; cooked ground beef (50F - Cooling) As per operator prepared yesterday. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler: sliced cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned. See stop sale. At flip top reach in cooler unit: raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator held in stagnant water for 15 minutes prior. Operator cooked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink was blocked by a bag of raw chicken. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by seasoning water in sink. Advised operator of the use of the hand wash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with food and grease.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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