Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected:
11071 Southern Blvd Ste 130, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach had 2 inspections on record between July and December 2025, with 12 total violations. A July 30 inspection found a high-priority violation when an observed food employee prepared food at the service counter without washing hands; the employee washed hands immediately after discussion with the inspector (corrected on site). The same inspection documented multiple intermediate violations including unavailable certified food protection manager documentation, person in charge unable to answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and transmission, failure to verify employee awareness of illness reporting requirements, and absence of written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. An August 7 inspection cited one intermediate violation for lack of written procedures on vomit and diarrhea cleanup. A December 2 focused inspection collected samples and found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visited establishment to collect samples. Unable to locate dry ice for shipping. Purchased & returned product.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(A)
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation
observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who
has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond
correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance as evidenced by unavailable certified food
protection manager certificate, priority violations observed, and person in charge not answering relevant
food safety questions correctly.
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2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge did not answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms.
Employee health guide provided.
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2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Unable to verify that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report diagnosis and
symptoms related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting Agreement provided.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea.
2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Service counter- observed food employee come from back room and prepare food without
washing hands. COS- Discussed hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
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Print Date: 7/30/2025
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Pf
Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) Pf
Observation: Service counter- container of vanilla custard opened 7/29 stored in reach in cooler has date
mark of 8/28. COS- item date marked correctly during visit.
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Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Unable to provide certified food manager certificate.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Service counter- utensils stored in bucket of water on floor. COS- utensils moved to 3
compartment sink to be cleaned. Utensils stored in running water in a unprotected location (under the paper
towel dispenser). COS- utensils moved to proper location during visit.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Service counter- reach in ice cream freezers have build up of ice.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Service counter- damaged floor behind service counter. Back room- floor in front of
equipment is damaged, concrete is exposed and water is standing.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Food permit not displayed.
Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 2, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach had?
- Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach find?
- Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 2, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
- Does Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Rita's of West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
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