CHEZ DEN RESTAURANT
4422 FOREST HILL BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561-255-3756
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. At kitchen. Sewage back up from floor drain from hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Area cannot be isolated as it's in the middle of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025028811 | Mar 27, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022006612 | Feb 8, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | $600 |
| 2--2017013210 | Mar 17, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef and raw fish at reach in freezer. All products removed from commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food over produce for customers at 2 door reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in storage closet.
Feb 3, 2026Call 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Advised Operator to renew license.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Employee washed and rinsed soiled dishes and utensils while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes/utensils while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Advised Operator to renew license.
Hand wash sink in kitchen used for purposes other than handwashing (to store single service articles). Operator removed from sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At storage reach in cooler(s); cooked beef, cooked turkey, cut cabbage, cooked beans, no date mark. Operator stated items prepared onsite and held for 2 days, applied appropriate date mark.
May 28, 2025Administrative 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 food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw pork stored over green beans, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cut lettuce (84F - Cold Holding), operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into cooler to quick chill.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 28, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 27, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen in reach in freezer, food stored in direct contact with Thank you bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen, Raw shell eggs stored over cut, washed cabbage. Advised operator of proper storage.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. At kitchen. Sewage back up from floor drain from hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Area cannot be isolated as it's in the middle of kitchen.
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 kitchen, cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); black rice (59F - Cold Holding); rice n peas (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator states all items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); black rice (59F - Cold Holding); rice n peas (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator states all items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Advised Operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; portioned bags of raw turkey stored over ready to eat sausage. Operator moved sausage.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked rice (114F - Cooling 2:30pm/114F - Cooling 3:00pm). Operator stated rice cooling for 30 min, stored in full, deep, covered pan, at room temperature, at this rate rice will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator uncovered rice, split into two shallow pans to facilitate faster cooling.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice storage container; plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line; employee cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 Triple door upright stainless; cut lettuce (48°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Triple door upright stainless; cut lettuce (48°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At kitchen prep table; ripped/torn tin foil used as cover on bottom shelf.
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.