What do restaurant inspectors look for?
Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of the conditions prevailing in the restaurant at the time of the inspection.
Ginny Beagan, Wochit
You can search the database by county or restaurant name.
Restaurant owners in Florida are not required to post restaurant inspection results for guests to see, which is why we provide this information to you each week.
For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations that do not require warnings or administrative action, visit our Palm Beach County Restaurant Inspections page.
Here is the breakdown of recent health inspections in Palm Beach County, Florida for the week of August 12-18, 2024. Please note that some more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a snapshot of the conditions that existed at the time of the inspection. On any given day, a facility may have fewer or more violations than were found during the last inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the general, long-term conditions at the facility.
For detailed information about restaurant inspections, please visit our Palm Beach County Restaurant Inspection website.
Last week: Health inspections: One Palm Beach County restaurant closed; 29 receive top marks
Which restaurants in Palm Beach County received top marks in their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during inspections from August 12 to 18 and no violations were found.
- 3 blades, 617 N A1a, Jupiter
- Al Pan Pan Bakery, 1000 S Military Trl Ste A, West Palm Beach**
- Auntie Anne’s, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle
- Auntie Anne’s, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle
- Boca Dunes Country Club, 1400 Country Club Dr, Boca Raton**
- Burger King #00089, 175 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton**
- Country Inn Restaurant Inc, 4480 S Military Trail, Lake Worth**
- Don Jose Cafeteria, 3358 S Military Trl Ste A, Lake Worth**
- El Camino, 5377 Town Center Rd, Boca Raton**
- El Rinconcito Colombiano, 2650 S Military Trl Ste 18&19, West Palm Beach**
- Estacao Do Pao Bakery and Restaurant, 23269 State Rd 7 Ste 105 106 107, Boca Raton**
- First Watch Restaurant #120, 20401 Sr 7 Ste G5-7, Boca Raton**
- Hook Fish & Chicken, 5701 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach**
- Hunters Run Property Owners Association, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle
- Hyatt Place Boca Raton, 100 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton**
- Ida Y Vuelta Come and Go LLC, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle
- Ida Y Vuelta Come and Go LLC, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle**
- Johnny Mango’s Bar and Grill, 71 E Indiantown Rd #805, Jupiter**
- Labrasa Rotisserie & Grill, 888 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach**
- La Coquille Club, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan
- La Eccaleta Italian Ristorante, 6600-C West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach
- Mckenna’s Place, 4068 Forrest Hill Blvd, Palm Springs**
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, 9169 W Atlantic Ave Suite 116, Delray Beach
- Mrg (2008-E) Boca Raton LLC, 233 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton**
- Nori, 217 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton**
- Oceana, 100 S. Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan**
- Paris Bakery & Cafe, 212 S Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach
- Pollo Tropical #57, 2499 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton
- Polpo/Tranquility Pool Bar, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan
- Pumpkin’s Kitchen, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle
- Quetzalteca Bakery Café, 2001 10 Ave N Ste 5, Lake Worth**
- Rjj Mobile Kitchen, Mobile food serving vehicle
- Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club – 19th hole, 199 Royal Palm Way, Boca Raton**
- Enjoy, 100 S. Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan
- St. Andrews Country Club Property Owners Association Inc., 17557 Claridge Oval W, Boca Raton**
- Subway, 4815 S Military Trail, Greenacres**
- Subway, 1499 S Dixie Hwy, Lantana**
- That’s A Wrap Sandwich Co and Juice Bar, 20423 Sr 7 Ste F-9, Boca Raton**
- True Food Kitchen, 700 S Rosemary Ave Ste 112, West Palm Beach**
- Tulum Taco Shop, Mobile Food Delivery Vehicle
- Warren, 15084 Lyons Rd Bay 350, Delray Beach**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and passed a follow-up inspection with flying colors in the same week
Which restaurants in Palm Beach County have been temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed inspections from August 12-18 and have been temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.
5701 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach
Complaints inspection on 15 August
Establishment temporarily closed: Operations were suspended until violations were corrected. The restaurant later reopened and subsequently received full marks.
A total of 5 violations, 3 of which are high priority
- High Priority – Medication container not stored properly. Accessible in refrigerator at Cookline; Bottle of medication stored above chicken. Discussed with operator who removed. **Corrected in field** **Warning**
- High Priority – Raw animal foods were not properly separated in the storage unit based on the minimum cooking temperature required. Raw chicken was stored above raw shrimp in a glass door refrigerator in the kitchen. Discussed with operator. Operator removed. **Repeat violation** **Complaint to management**
- High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in dry storage area under shelves. **Warning**
888 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach
Routine inspection on August 12
Establishment temporarily closed: Operations were suspended until violations were corrected. The restaurant later reopened and subsequently received full marks.
A total of 4 violations, 3 of which are high priority
- High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food prep area, food storage area. Approximately 4 small flying insects at front counter landing on disposable cups. Approximately 5 small flying insects in kitchen landing on paper towels and pipes at hand sink. Approximately 20+ small flying insects in kitchen around large trash can near exit. Approximately 10+ small flying insects in kitchen on dirty aprons near exit. **Warning**
- High Priority – Stop selling Time/Temperature Control Food Safety due to temperature abuse. Time/Temperature Control Food Safety items held cold above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk-in cooler: Spicy Homemade Garlic Sauce (47°F – Cold Hold); Cooked Beans (46°F – Cold Hold); Cooked Rice (46°F – Cold Hold); Per Operator Food not prepared or portioned today. Per Operator Food items held overnight in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority – Time/Temperature control to safely chill food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk-in cooler: Spicy, homemade fresh garlic sauce (47°F – cold storage); Cooked beans (46°F – cold storage); Cooked rice (46°F – cold storage); Not prepared or portioned per operator today. Food stored in the walk-in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale **Warning**
9169 W Atlantic Ave #100, Delray Beach
Routine inspection on August 14
Facility temporarily closed: Operations have been suspended until violations are corrected. In the meantime, necessary corrections have been made and the facility has reopened.
9 violations in total, 3 of which are high priority
- High Priority – Raw pet foods were not properly separated in the storage unit based on the minimum cooking temperature required. Raw chicken is stored above raw fish in drawers under the burner unit. Operator reorganized **Corrected in field** **Warning**
- High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 4 live roaches were observed in a 4-way outlet located right next to the steam table on the cooktop in the kitchen. 2 live roaches were observed on the chemical container under the triple sink in the dishwashing area **Warning**
- High Priority – Roach droppings and/or waste present. Accumulation of roach droppings observed inside a 4-way outlet located right next to the steam table on the cooktop in the kitchen. **Warning**
Which agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is carried out by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for the investigation and control of foodborne disease outbreaks in all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see violations of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
You can read the full story in our restaurant inspection database.
What does all the terminology mean in restaurant inspections in Florida?
Basic violations are considered in terms of best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a certain number of days after receiving the inspection report.
A Administrative complaint is a form of legal action initiated by the department. Inadequate compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeated violations, or the presence of serious circumstances requiring immediate action may result in the department initiating an administrative complaint against the facility. The department’s website states, “Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still be assessed for violations corrected after the warning period has passed.”
A Emergency Ordinance – when a restaurant is closed by the inspector – is based on an imminent threat to the public. In this case, the Director of the Department of Hotels and Restaurants has determined that the establishment must cease operations and any license from the department will be suspended in order to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public.
Following an emergency closure or license revocation, a 24-hour recall inspection will be conducted.
