DON CAFE
136 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach, FL, 33415
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (17)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top Cooked mushrooms 46F cold holding. Operator stated not prepared or portion today held for less than four hours. Move to reach in cooler.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top Cooked mushrooms 46F cold holding. Operator stated not prepared or portion today held for less than four hours. Move to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table cooked onions (118F - Hot Holding); cooked garlic (123F - Hot Holding) per operator food was cooked today and placed on steam table for 1 hour. Operator moved foods to stove to reheat to 165F+ to be held at 135F+
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table cooked onions (118F - Hot Holding); cooked garlic (123F - Hot Holding) per operator food was cooked today and placed on steam table for 1 hour. Operator moved foods to stove to reheat to 165F+ to be held at 135F+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on a visibly soiled towel then touched clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on a visibly soiled towel then touched clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-32-4Critical
Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. In shed storage Flour stored in container that previously held cleaning chemicals
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. In shed storage Flour stored in container that previously held cleaning chemicals **Warning**
High Priority
- 35A-02-8Critical
Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen Approximately 3 live flying insects found in kitchen landing on equipment and walls. Advised operator to eliminate insects.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen Approximately 3 live flying insects found in kitchen landing on equipment and walls. Advised operator to eliminate insects. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler Cooked steak in direct contact with a trash bag. Advised operator to use only food grade bags for food storage.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler Cooked steak in direct contact with a trash bag. Advised operator to use only food grade bags for food storage. **Warning**
High Priority
- 35A-09-4Critical
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site
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. In walk in freezer Raw chicken stored over ground beef not commercially packaged. Operator corrected storage
High Priority - 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. In walk in freezer Raw chicken stored over ground beef not commercially packaged. Operator corrected storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-24-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler Home made mojo sauce 9/27, Homemade cordon bleu sauce 9/27, Home made tres leches 9/29, homemade mofongo sauce 9/26, See stop sale.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler Home made mojo sauce 9/27, Homemade cordon bleu sauce 9/27, Home made tres leches 9/29, homemade mofongo sauce 9/26, See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In storage shed Approximately 6 live weevils inside containers holding flour and rice. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03F-10-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control (TPHC) to hold time/temperature control for safety food. In front counter Cheese pastries held using TPHC; not written instructions.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control (TPHC) to hold time/temperature control for safety food. In front counter Cheese pastries held using TPHC; not written instructions. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 08B-62-4
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside missing latch to protect it in a non secure area
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside missing latch to protect it in a non secure area **Warning**
Basic
- 02C-03-5Corrected on site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler Heavy cream container open more than 24 hours not dated. Operator dated it
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler Heavy cream container open more than 24 hours not dated. Operator dated it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler cooked red beans (46F - Cooling) since yesterday. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 08B-43-4
Canned/Dried Food stored in shed behind establishment. Advised Operator to move food items inside establishment.
Basic - Canned/Dried Food stored in shed behind establishment. Advised Operator to move food items inside establishment. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 8, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.