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BIMINI TWIST

8480 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33411 · 5617842660

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats254
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6013777
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found At server / coffee station - approximately 5 small flying insects laying on prep counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026039364Apr 1, 2026Jun 23, 2026$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found At dish area, approximately 5 small flying insects around full trash can.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Shellfish tags not kept in chronological order.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Shellfish tags not marked with last date used.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. All employee training appear to be falsified.
Intermediate/53B-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At clean dish area, clean pots stored, not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
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, partially thawed vacuum sealed fish. Advised operator of proper procedures for thawing vacuum sealed fish. Operator removed fish from vacuum packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At storage rack, clean pots stored with water inside-wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. At dish area, wall in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 walk in cooler remoulade sauce dates 11/22 and Marinara sauce dated 11/22 and 11/24- not used within 7 days - see stop sale
High priority/01B-28-5/Warning
Live, small flying insects found At server / coffee station - approximately 5 small flying insects laying on prep counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw shrimp stored over cooked potatoes - operator stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 tuna bearing a label to remove packaging before thaw. Operator did not remove - see stop sale
High priority/01B-13-4/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 walk in- cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label to remove packaging before thaw. Operator did not remove - see stop sale
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef patties not in commercial packaging over fish at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
At cookline- Clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by cookline handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area - one dented can of tomatoes- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At bar- employee touched face then proceeded to make drink for customer no hand washed- educated operator employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area- Marinara sauce 51F- cold holding, chicken stock 54F- cold holding, oil and garlic 64F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed under larger ice bath. At reach in cooler at end of cookline- whipped cream 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food above fill line- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign posted on the side of front door- tucked away from customer view.
Intermediate/02A-04-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. At protein walk in cooler - two bags of mussels stored in the same container.
Intermediate/01C-07-4/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 protein walk in cooler - tuna defrosting in sealed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging bearing label- see stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At ice cream station- utensils stored in standing water of 74-77F- operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.