Hot Snapper Belle Glade
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Hot Snapper Belle Glade has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hot Snapper Belle Glade was last inspected on Jan 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Hot Snapper Belle Glade's latest score of 82 sits above the Belle Glade average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from front counter desert cooler and service area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Various renovations have been made to the entire front counter are removing a hand wash sink, adding an extra dry storage and reach in cooler outside bathroom area. **Warning**
51-16-7
82
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 Live, small flying insect on food preparation area landing on breaded raw shrimp in container. Operator killed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 Live, small flying insect on food preparation area landing on breaded raw shrimp in container. See stop sale for raw breaded shrimp.
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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 glass display cooler: cheese cake of various kinds (55F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator glass display coolers does not work. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass display cooler: cheese cake of various kinds (55F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator glass display coolers does not work. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Mohammad Hasan **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for ware washing at time of inspection. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Water draining from pipe not capped into the back of the building.
29-03-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off at back end of establishment.
29-05-4
Basic - Objectionable odors observed throughout the entire establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. As per operator, walk in cooler and glass display coolers at front counter, does not work. At walk in cooker: Blue cheese (73F - Cold Holding) Glass display cooler:; cheese cake of various kinds (55F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) stored overnight.
14-36-5
37
Apr 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler: Raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of prep area: French fries (129F - Hot Holding) As per operator, reheated 10 minutes prior. Observed french fries to be sitting on counter for approximately 20 minutes following this during inspection. Advised operator to reheat before serving. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw chicken nuggets stored over open boxes of rolls. Advised operator to store properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator left food establishment to outside then put gloves on and prep food; no hand wash. Advised operator to wash hands before putting on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit:; sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Items stored in an over-stacked manner. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 flip top cooler unit:; sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Items stored in an over-stacked manner. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched box of cigarettes then prep food; no glove change. Fixed pants, touch prep table and prepare food; no glove change. Operator changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At flip to cooler unit: raw chicken wings stored above raw fish fillets. Advised operator to stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler: raw shrimp (65F at 2:04pm; 61F at 2:45pm- Cooling) prepped 2 hours ago; raw chicken wings (65F at 2:04pm; 62F at 2:45pm - Cooling) prepped 2 hours ago Items stored in big tightly covered containers. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to either remove cover or place in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near dish washing area used to store detergent and bleach. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink by cook line. Operator provided. No paper towel at hand wash sink by front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink by front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink near triple sink, no hot water provided. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed or made available. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots not inverted on dry storage rack therefore some clean pans were soiled with flour. Advised operator to clean soiled ones and store pans properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Box of cigarettes and cellphone on prep counter with food such as bags of shrimp. Operator removed. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of French fries on floor, near cook line. Operator stored properly. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Conch fritters thawing on shelf above hand wash sink; no longer frozen. Operator place in reach in cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bathroom sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
11
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Snapper Belle Glade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Snapper Belle Glade on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Snapper Belle Glade?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hot Snapper Belle Glade.
How does Hot Snapper Belle Glade compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?
Hot Snapper Belle Glade most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Belle Glade average of 79.
Has Hot Snapper Belle Glade's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Snapper Belle Glade have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Snapper Belle Glade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hot Snapper Belle Glade inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Snapper Belle Glade is inspected around three times per year on average.
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