Don Cafe in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
136 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415Don Cafe in West Palm Beach has accumulated 223 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $7,320 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $2,700. Administrative complaints were recommended in 11 of the last 15 inspections, spanning from 2022 through November 2025, indicating a pattern of persistent non-compliance. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing (22 times), employee health reporting (21 times), and cleaning of multi-use utensils (16 times).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Cafe in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Don Cafe in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $6,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026006507 | $400.00 | Nov 20, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025031859 | $2,700.00 | Mar 11, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2024004237 | $1,500.00 | Jan 16, 2024 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2023066993 | $800.00 | Nov 13, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023043312 | $400.00 | Jul 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022053431 | $720.00 | Aug 20, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Don Cafe in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Don Cafe in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Cafe in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Don Cafe in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Don Cafe in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Cafe in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Don Cafe in West Palm Beach had?
- Don Cafe in West Palm Beach has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Cafe in West Palm Beach find?
- Don Cafe in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Don Cafe in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Don Cafe in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Don Cafe in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Don Cafe in West Palm Beach has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $6,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Don Cafe in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Don Cafe in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $6,520.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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