Newport Cafe, 2677 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEWPORT CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2677 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406-5941
License #: 6006979
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef, chicken, fish.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Cottage cheese. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish 48F overnight, *discarded*. Beef 45F, 45F ham, meatloaf 45F, pasta 45F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Bisque soup 113F
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.COOKS
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELVING
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT FREEZER
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.TURKEY. FISH
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees and men' s restroom
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.by back door
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several food in reach in cooler- tuna salad- sandwich meat - seafood salad - turkey slicesat 51° f- see stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Bacon not fully cooked at 125° f- corrective action - reheating or hot holding if not fully cooked-
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop Roast beef - 2lbs
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roast beef
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Several food in reach in cooler at 51° f
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.turkey- **Corrected On-Site**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF POTATOES Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair HANDEL MISSING REACH IN COOLER BACK ROOM KITCHEN
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. WALLET BEING STORED ON PREP TABLE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OPEN DRINK WHERE BREAD IS STORED
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BAG OF POTATOES
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHING COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SEVERAL DISHES IN HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN IN BACK ROOM REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. CONTAINER LABELED FOLGERS COFFEE BEING USE TO STORED CHOPPED ONIONS WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. TORNED
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN COOLER
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food BEING SLICE IN AN SURFACE NOT APPROVE MUST USE CUTTING BOARD in a prohibited area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. MISSING TILES BACK ROOM KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF LOGS BACK ROOM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. PARSLEY TOUCHING UNCLEAN WALL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. LETTUCE IN REACH BACK ROOM COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COOK LINE CONTAINER WITH SCOOPS
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. GREEN CUP ON SHELVE MUST HAVE LID AND STRAW
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. LARGE ICE BIN
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. KNIVES BEING STORED ON TOP OF WATER HEATER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISH WASHER DUMPING WATER FROM DISHES
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. BAG OF FLOUR BACKK KITCHEN COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SEVERAL ITEMS IN BACK REACH COOLER STORED WITH RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF POTATOES ON THE FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. STORING KNIVES ON WATER HEATER SURFACE
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. SEVERAL OPEN DRINKS WHERE DRY STORAGE ITEMS ARE STORED DISHMACHINE MACHINE AREA
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0PPM ON BUCKET USE THE LINE IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. GREASE ON SIDE OF FRYERS
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. SEVERAL BUCKETS USE TO STORED OTHER ITEMS OTHER THAN WHAT THE BUCKET STATES EX: BUCKET SAYS COTTAGE CHEESE STORING COOKED HARD BOILED EGGS
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. COOK LINE FLOOR
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BY BACKROOM DOOR EXIT
10/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. WAITSTAFF TOUCHING MUFFIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. COOK TOUCHING SAUSAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. COOK LINE RIC
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIC FLOOR
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UNTENSILS IN HWS
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. WIC CHEESE, RAW PORK, RAW CHICKEN,
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SAUSAGE AT GRILLE 104 DEGREES
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WIC RAW CHICKEN
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF SITTING ABOVE POTATOES FRIES IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COOK LINE SHELVE UNTENSILS STORED IN COFFEE CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. COOK, RAW SHELL EGGS
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. THROUGHOUT SHELVE IN KITCHEN
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.WIPING CLOTH USE TO STORE RTE FOOD, SAUSAGE & BACON
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL WOOD
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WIC DOOR
  • Critical. Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. SANITIZER NOT WORKING , OPERATOR WILL SANITIZE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHMACHINE IS BEING FIXED
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Dishmachine CHLORINE ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HWS KITCHEN
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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