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BANYAN GOLF CLUB

1393 LYONS RD, West Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.793.2800

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6004256
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found At dry storage, approximately 10 small flying insects landing on unopened bottles of vinegar and shelving.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At dry storage, approximately 10 small flying insects landing on unopened bottles of vinegar and shelving.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of grill cleaner stored on shelf with food items. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. At reach in cooler, vacuum sealed tuna partially thawed. Operator stated item was removed from freezer and partially thawed approximately 1/2 hour prior to inspection. Advised operator to remove completely from vacuum package and thaw under refrigeration. Operator removed fish from package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 150F)
High priority/22-49-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. At walk in cooler garlic butter dated 10/22 not used with 7 days - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-17-5/Warning
Apr 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 200-400ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Dish machine heat sanitizer <160F Admin Complaint
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 200-400ppm.
High priority/22-49-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna burger over hot dogs at tall stainless reach in cooler by cook line, raw ground beef over fully cooked meatballs at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: chicken Waldorf salad made 3/11, butternut squash soup 3/18, chicken tortilla soup 3/19, mushroom barley soup 3/19. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clarified butter (115F - Hot Holding) Observed by grill. Per operator, held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clarified butter (115F - Hot Holding) Observed by grill. Per operator, held out of temperature overnight. See stop sale. cooked rice (101F - Hot Holding) Observed on top of oven. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator decided to use time control. Operator time marked product for remaining 3 hours. Emailed time control procedure to operator.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad not date marked at walk in cooler. Per operator, made 3/24. Advised operator to date mark product.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At glass reach in cooler by cookline- cooked egg date marked 11/26 not used within 7 days- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-28-5/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At pantry area- approximately 6 rusted cans of cranberry sauce- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over sauces- operatorvremoved and stored properly. At glass reach in cooler by cookline- raw smoked salmon stored over
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area- handwashing sink with cups inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On Lunch menu Nova platter, Ahi Tuna Tataki, Ahi Tuna poke, Ahi tuna burger, Salmon Pizza all with no indication of dishes being served undercooked/raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler by cookline- in use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator employee removed.
Basic/08B-39-4/Warning
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with oyster tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Chef stated he doesn't have any way to test temperature.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observe in walk-in freezer a case of food on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine area- employee handled dirty dishes to clean dishes- without washing hands- educated operator-employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw salmon stored over cooked meatballs- operator moved raw salmon to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar handwash sink - cups stored inside sink- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At glass reach in cooler near cookline- guacamole with tomatoes made Saturday 12/02/2023 - not date marked - operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.At two compartment sink - shrimp defrosting in standing water- operator placed under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.