Celis Produce in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

2814 S Dixie Hwy Ste, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Overview

Celis Produce in West Palm Beach has been inspected 4 times between December 2023 and March 2026. The facility recorded 12 total violations across two inspections; two focused inspections found no violations. A December 2023 inspection identified 7 violations including operating beyond the scope of the food permit, requiring payment of appropriate permit fees within 10 days. A March 2026 sanitation inspection documented 5 violations: a food employee engaged in food preparation before handwashing after touching soiled equipment (corrected on site), the person in charge unable to answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and employee reporting responsibilities, no written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup, and no hot water at the kitchen handwashing sink (corrected on site). The establishment was provided an employee health guide and reporting agreement during the March inspection. A March 2026 focused inspection found the ice machine in disrepair and unable to be sampled. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Celis Produce in West Palm Beach: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment per request 5152354. Ice machine is currently in disrepair, unable to collect ice sample.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Visited establishment per request 5152354 issue was addressed with the person in charge

Risk-Based Violations

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. o
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
Establishment does not have written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Provided industry document.
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- food employee engaged in food prep before washing hands after touching soiled equipment. COS- employee washed hands after discussing handwashing procedures. x
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Kitchen- no hot water at handwash sink. COS- hot water provided during visit.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY

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. cos This food establishment was found to be operating beyond the scope of their food permit. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate permit fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Contact the

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 Pf
Food establishment does not have written procedures for clean up of vomit and diarrhea. COS- Provided procedures during visit.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 5-205.11 Pf
Kitchen- dish stored on hand wash sink. COS- dish moved to appropriate location during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

35
48
49
51
3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Kitchen- squeeze bottles of pesto sauce have no label. COS- bottles were labeled appropriately during visit.

Celis Produce in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celis Produce in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Celis Produce in West Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 16, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Celis Produce in West Palm Beach had?
Celis Produce in West Palm Beach has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Celis Produce in West Palm Beach find?
Celis Produce in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 16, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Celis Produce in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Celis Produce in West Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Celis Produce in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Celis Produce in West 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(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; 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) Pf.
Does Celis Produce in West Palm Beach have any repeat violations?
Yes, Celis Produce in West 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.

Nearby Establishments to Celis Produce

Stories You May Have Missed West Palm Beach

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Celis Produce. How we collect and verify this data.