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C R CHICKS PBG LLC FKA CHICKS PGA INC

2582 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561-626-9868

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6011070
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - gazpacho (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours in cold Bain Marie- operator moved to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023062712Oct 25, 2023Nov 20, 2023$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Employee washed soiled dishes and without washing hands employee placed clean dishes onto drying rack, discussed with person in charge, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Under front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator, employees corrected solution to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning cucumber salad in dining room, discussed with person in charge.
Basic/08B-48-4
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked pasta; stored properly
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes cases over cooked foods like pasta Stored properly
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm);operator fixed to 50 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working with raw chicken went inside walk-in cooler to arrange chicken cases; returned to prep area and started to work with food without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves;
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (130F - Hot Holding)in hot box; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; operator return to reheat to 165 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line/ reach in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- on prep table by oven Removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor- raw chicken case in walk-in cooler Food stored properly
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bags used to cover raw chicken in walk-in cooler in direct contact with food; operator removed; advised to use food grade bags;
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (43-45F - Cold Holding) approximately 8 cases of chicken sitting outside by three compartment sink; as per operator food to be prepared; advised to bring out one case at the time; operator moved some cases back in walk-in cooler;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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- all food at front counter; as per operator using specific times; not listed in the form nor monitored on food containers or station; time marked;
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (133F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter; mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding)in alto sham at cook line; as per operator food cooked earlier; foods out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes; food returned to be reheated to 165 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster and reviewed
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and lunch bag on prep table where bread was being prepared; removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor- cases of chicken next to three compartment sink; advised to store 6 inches of the floor
Basic/08B-47-4
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - gazpacho (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours in cold Bain Marie- operator moved to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed dust pans and brooms from kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Portioned containers of salad on dining room tables - employee covering with plastic wrap - operator moved all containers to kitchen prep area.
Basic/08B-48-4/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.