AL FRESCO RESTAURANT AND BAR
2345 SOUTH OCEAN BLVD, Palm Beach FL 33480 · 561-273-4130
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one door refrigerator;butter, milk (48-49F - Cold Holding) due ti fan problem in refrigerator less then hour. Operator moved to other refrigerator.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021047316 | Sep 7, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $600 |
| 2--2019029061 | May 21, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $200 |
| 2--2016010061 | Feb 24, 2016 | Apr 5, 2016 | $760 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dinning napkin covered celery at bar. Operator removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Flip top refrigerator; sliced tomatoes at 1:45 with 4 hours (53F - Cooling) observed at 2 :08 53 degrees. Operator placed ice on top of tomatoes.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles peeling by kitck rear door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator placed sign at sink.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease in air fllter by kitchen rear door.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by walkin refrigerator.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed at cook line hand sink sanitizer bucket in sink. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish almost completely defrosted. Operated removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over tortillas and fully cooked duck at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Veal Demi glacé made 6/13 at walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags missing last order sold date.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmone affumicato (smoked salmon) on breakfast, lunch and dinner menus not identified as raw.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one door refrigerator;butter, milk (48-49F - Cold Holding) due ti fan problem in refrigerator less then hour. Operator moved to other refrigerator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 47 F. Operator removed the water.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by walk-in refrigerator
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk-in refrigerator.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at shef by walking refrigerator
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed by dishwasher.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe half clam tags missing dates
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.