BELLE'S BAR & GRILL
116 LAKESHORE DR, North Palm Beach FL 33408 · 9724881314
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked lasagna portions dated 1/7. Advised operator items must be used within 7 days of preparation of first item in lasagna. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023020058 | Feb 23, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $600 |
| 2--2022029436 | May 13, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2021035732 | Aug 2, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2017027468 | May 18, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. homemade salsa (42-60F - Cooling)since last night in walk-in cooler; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; food stored in big plastic bean with tight lid; See Stop Sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. homemade salsa (42-60F - Cooling)since last night in walk-in cooler; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; food stored in big plastic bean with tight lid; See Stop Sale
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. Salmon no longer frozen still in the package; removed;
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables boxes over cut fruits in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle on speed rack in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator organized items properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked lasagna portions dated 1/7. Advised operator items must be used within 7 days of preparation of first item in lasagna. Operator discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hand soap stored in a squeeze bottle at handwashing sink on line. Advised operator to properly label bottle, operator did.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled clean utensils and plate while preparing fries for customer order without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw salmon stored over cooked soup. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over whole muscle intact beef. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw whole muscle intact beef.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Temperature <160)
No measuring device available during inspection for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Menu states Day Boat Scallop establishment purchasing Frozen Scallops - operator changed menu during inspection to state just Scallops.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area hand washing sink has Ice, lemon wedges and straws in it. Pointed out to operator who then spoke to employee who then cleaned out handwashing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink closest to dish machine no soap Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled, operator correctly labeled spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line next to French fry station: 1 large container of flour has plastic cup with no handle as a scoop. 1 small container of flour has a plastic single serve cup with no handle, operator removed all handleless scoops from all items and replaced with scoops with handles.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler box of avocados with stickers still attached stored over packaged ready to eat Romain hearts, operator moved avocados to proper placement.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; dented 28 oz can of whole hearts of palm. See stop sale. Operator segregated can.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line flour storage container; quart storage container with no handle used to dispense. 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. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator stated establishment has no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature and is using hot water as sanitizer in dish machine.
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 cook line drawers under grill; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper labeled to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and still in reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line; employee water bottle on cutting board. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At expo/prep counter; employee cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line; wet wiping cloth stored on edge of steam table. Operator removed.
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