These 18 Palm Beach County restaurants failed health inspection; 31 more scored perfect

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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.

For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Palm Beach County restaurant inspections site.

Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Palm Beach County, Florida, for the week of Aug. 7-13, 2023. 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 conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Palm Beach County restaurant inspection site.

Last week's report: These 39 Palm Beach County restaurants failed health inspection; 46 more scored perfect

Which Palm Beach County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants met all standards during their Aug. 7-13 inspections and no violations were found.

** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week

Which Palm Beach County restaurants had high priority violations?

These restaurants failed their Aug. 7-13 inspections and no violations were found. Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

All Sports Grill

901 W. Indiantown Road, Ste 1, Jupiter

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator fixed chlorine solution to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (46F- Cold Holding ); in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portend today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; as per operator breaker popped out; breaker fixed; Rechecked to 45 F chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F); sliced cheese (50F); raw chicken (50F- Cold Holding );in drawers at cook line ; food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to walk-in cooler; Printed out TPHC form and educated ; rice (47F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) In cooler #2 at cook line ; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; cooler not maintained at ambient temperature of 41° F ; Foods moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Chili's Grill & Bar

3349 S. Congress Ave, Palm Springs

5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside steam table portioned Cooked corn 94°F hot Holding. Per operator product was reheated on microwave and placed on steam table for hot Holding above 45 minutes ago. Operator moved product back to microwave for reheating to 165°+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Denny's #7641

3000 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs

4 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw chicken over French fries inside cooler on cook line Operator removed stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a deep container with Liquid eggs 46°F cold Holding, stored on flip top cooler front right. Per operator product stored for approximately 3 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to bottom cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with country gravy 98°F hot Holding seating on cook line. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to flat top grill to reheat to 165°F+ **Corrective Action Taken**

Dixie Bar & Grill

5101 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach

6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran three times. Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Single compartment sink next to dish machine Set up. Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and shrimp skewers over cooked tomato sauce one door cooler on cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant

4095 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • 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..... food was prep last night bun and cheese 77° at the front line .... Milk 55°, raw marinated chicken 55°, raw marinated goat 55° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food was prep last night bun and cheese 77° at the front line .... Milk 55°, raw marinated chicken 55°, raw marinated goat 55° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food ..... coleslaw 53° in reach in cooler at drive through being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding fried chicken 111° to 117° at hot holding counter at rare front line being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

El Encuentro Restaurant LLC

3068 Lake Worth Road #1, Palm Springs

9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Glass bottle stored in ice used for consumption. **Warning**

El Fogoncito

711 W. Indiantown Road, Ste C4, Jupiter

15 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator fixed Chlorine sanitizer to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately: 15 live small flies at the main bar in the dining room at beer taps; under menus on the bar and next to beer cooler; 20 live small flies at the soda machine and behind ice bin at soda lines by kitchen entrance Operator cleaned and sanitized bar and menus **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator fixed quaternary solution to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans (130-155F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; food not stirred; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator stirred food; rechecked to 155 F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizers bottles stored on the bar next to pepper shakers, ketchup,napkins and single service items like cups; on tables in the dining room next to pepper shakers Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Enzo's Cafe & Bakery

3792 10 Avenue N, Palm Springs

9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's over cooked chicken ravioli in one door freezer on cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • 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. Alfredo sauce (46F - Cold holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham pies (48F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager food items were not prepped or portioned today and In unit over four hours. Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing all the way. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (46F - Cold holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham pies (48F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager food items were not prepped or portioned today and In unit over four hours. **Warning**

Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill

2405 10 Avenue N, Lake Worth

9 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed expo server touching bake potatoes ready to be served to customers on expo window with no gloves. Educated operator on proper handling of ready to eat food, Employee washed hands and wear gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm at the bar. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with chopped garlic stored on same container with raw clams and a container with raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes inside fryer station flip top cooler, top and bottom not protected by solid separation. Operator stored products properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler and a deep container on pantry station with chopped romaine at 2:19pm( 48°F cooling) since 8:30am . Per operator product cooling for over 4 hours. Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. See stop sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items on cook line and expo line Butter 53°F cold Holding, salsa 49°F cold Holding raw fish 46°F cold Holding , cheese 51°F cold Holding raw chicken 46°F cold Holding , tuna salad 47°F cold Holding Per operator all products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler and a deep container on pantry station with chopped romaine at 2:19pm( 48°F cooling) since 8:30am . Per operator product cooling for over 4 hours. Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. See stop sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed overstocked Cooked chicken 112°F hot Holding inside steam table and cooked chicken wings 102°F hot Holding , Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to fryer for reheating, rechecked 187°F reheating **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation tablets stored next to dry spices above prep table were portioned burgers were made Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Guido's Pizza Time Inc.

1001 SW 2 Ave., Ste 7000, Boca Raton

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cookline flip top cooler, butter sauce (56F - Cold Holding); mushroom sauce (56F - Cold Holding); pasta (56F - Cold Holding). Items were placed into cooler less than 4 hours ago. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were moved to another flip top cooler to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Harry's & Adrienne's Pizza & Bar

585 Fern St., West Palm Beach

8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Observe raw beef above cake in walk-in freezer. Operator removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site** 2) observe raw beef above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw fish in other refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observe at vegetables walk-in refrigerated ; Dairy (45F - Cold Holding). Operator move to other refrigerator. 2) observe at Salad refrigerator ; cheese cake , diced tomatoes, dairy, cut lettuce,cooked vegetables (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator lower temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

La Placita Mexican Grill & Cantina

3897 N. Haverhill Road 128-129, West Palm Beach

3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....cooked pulled beef with raw steak in reach in freezer. Operator moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream 53°, cheese 55°, cooked peppers 55° in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen, per operator food being held less than four hours . Operator moved food to another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

McDonald's Corp

6760 Indiantown Road, Jupiter

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) in reach in drawers at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; cooler not on; operator tuned cooler on and moved food in walk-in cooler; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 41F); linguist eggs (65F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (66F - Cold Holding); in reach in drawers at egg station ; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food not prepared or portioned today; cold holding unit with an ambient temperature of 72 F; food moved in walk-in cooler; folded eggs (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in drawers at cook line ; food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; cooler not on; operator turned cooler on and moved food to walk-in cooler; **Warning**

No Mames Wey

1540 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste 160, West Palm Beach

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observe employee wiping down table, and using POS and without changing gloves start to prepare food. I instructed employee that they need to change gloves and wash hands before working with food. **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe bleach above flour tortillas. Operator placed bleach on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Oli's Fashion Cuisine

10610 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 20, Wellington

18 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara 50 in the center and 46 around the edges, second pot of marinara 54 in the center 48 around the edges cooling overnight based on date marked 08/09/23, mashed potatoes 51 in the center 49 around the edges. As per cook prepared yesterday. As per cook Cooling overnight in tightly covered container. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm. Manager primed and checked again .chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flying around at the bar in dining room. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken breast pan stored on top of raw bacon box in walk in cooler. Explained and manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling on red wash cloth bucket on right side of the drain board of three compartment sink. Employee killed the roach **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara 50 in the center and 46 around the edges, second pot of marinara 54 in the center 48 around the edges cooling overnight based on date marked 08/09/23, mashed potatoes 51 in the center 49 around the edges. As per cook prepared yesterday. As per cook Cooling overnight in tightly covered container. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi 51, sautéed mushrooms 51, pesto( fresh garlic and oil) 51 stored on top of the pan in flip top cooler at prep station, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink. **Warning**

Rotelli Pizza & Pasta

698 Yamato Road, Boca Raton

12 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on the cook line at tomato, lettuce, cheese (45-49F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance Two door cooler on the cook line at chicken, cheese, tomato, lettuce ; (44-48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On two slices of pizza, chef discarded **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tray of chicken wings at the front counter at chicken wings (85F - Hot Holding)chef said they waiting for orders, explained that wings have to remain 41° or 135° chef moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**

Viet Rolls

901 W. Indiantown Road, Bay #16, Jupiter

19 total violations, with 10 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed tasked- went from placing stickers on plastic cups to preparing foods for customers; put gloves on without washing hands first; Operator educated; employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Whole cooked chickens stored inside three compartment sink near dirty dishes and utensils Asked operator to store properly; as per operator chicken to be pulled off bones later; Educated operator on food protection

  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed off food debris from tongs without soap rinse and sanitizer;

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags- Walmart shopping bags used in direct contact with raw pork in reach in freezer at cook line; Educated operator

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored over rice paper and Eggrolls commercially packaged in chest freezer at cook line; Raw chicken commercially packaged stored over beef bones not packaged at all in chest freezer at cook line; Advised operator to store food based minimum cooking temperature; Ducati's ; printed storage poster;

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above shredded lettuce in three door cooler at cook line; Raw beef stored above shredded cooked chicken in three door at cook line Raw beef container stored on top of cooked beef in cooler at cook line Advised operator to stored food based on cooking temperature; educated ; printed poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Cooked Chicken on 4 hour plan was moved to reach cooler after 2:30; See Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried tofu (80F - Cold Holding); as per operator using TPHC; food not listed on the form and tracking time board; food added on time; **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Cooked Chicken on 4 hour plan was moved to reach cooler after 2:30; See Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. whole cooked chicken (98-113F - Hot Holding) inside three compartment sink; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator too busy to put food inside cooler

Yokohama Sushi

60 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton

1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the raw shell eggs were stored over the bucket of pickled ginger. The case of eggs was moved to the bottom shelf and the ginger to the top shelf. On another shelf, raw chicken was stored over bottled beverages. The chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?

Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?

If you see abuses 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.

Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.

What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.

An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."

An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.

A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.

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