BISTRO AT OLD PALM
11899 OLD PALM DR, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561-472-5100
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey burger over raw beef on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Chef inverted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023017854 | Mar 1, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, raw tuna stored over cooked noodles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline area - handwashing sink- container of utensil in sink- operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline tea- knife in between prep counters- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employees defrosting Canadian bacon in standing water- operator placed under running water.
Mar 6, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon patties over (impossible) plant based patties at walk in cooler. Raw smoked salmon over cut carrots and cheese at flip top cooler on cook line. Raw shrimp over fully cooked crab mix not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored all products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over raw ground beef and raw ground bison patties at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw shrimp not commercially packaged stored over cooked eel- operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cartons of pasteurized eggs- operator removed and stored properly.
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. At sushi station reach in cooler- raw shrimp 45F- cold holding, cooked shrimp 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi station reach in cooler- raw shrimp 45F- cold holding, cooked shrimp 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
At sushi station - several items including Sashimi, rainbow rolls containing raw fish with no indication that the items are served raw/ undercooked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area handwash sink - observed bucket of water with soda gun in sink - operator removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At bar / dinning area- an additional two reach in coolers, and handwash sink were added with no submitted plans.
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on tray non food grade towel on top of vegetable summer rolls on cook line. Chef voluntary discarded and removed tray.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold raw smoke salmon over Greek yogurt in walk-in cooler. Chef moved salmon to lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey burger over raw beef on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Chef inverted.
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. No time marks at expo station for sliced tomatoes, coleslaw shredded cheese. Explained to chef about use of time marks. Chef time on dry erase board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth in hand sink at prep area. Employee removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside Top left side of ice machine.
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cook line, non food grade paper was used to line container contains raw eggs. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler, raw cold smoked salmon over sauces. Operator removed.
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. No time mark at expo stations for sliced tomatoes, cole slaw, and shredded cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Cooked chicken 112-119F- hot holding-food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator moved to stove to be reheated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing Downey and water. Operator corrected on site.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by ice machine on expo line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At speed rack, unwashed avocados an bananas stored over bread. Operator removed.
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