DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
2089 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561-308-8141
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023025497 | Apr 17, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 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
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled personal phone, removed gloves then put gloves on and grabbed container lids; no handwash Employee removed gloves and washed hands
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 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 handled soiled utensil while washing and rinsing then handled clean sanitized utensil while removing from sanitizer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box under fry dump cheese sauce (104F - Hot Holding) operator held product for less than hour. Advised operator to bring to 165F. Operator re heated to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter Hand washing sink used to store chemical spray. Operator moved chemicals to be properly stored.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. portioned pico 51 top container in reach in cooler on cook line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner on top of chips. Manager removed the cleaner.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter at mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager for Manager Mr.Samuel Rivera working longer than 30 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored in hand sink by prep table, Brillo scrubber stored in hand sink on cook line manager removed both.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Manager stocked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid plastic spray bottles at three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled.
Chips stored under fly control device on cook line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Monster drink stored with and above food in reach in cooler. Manager moved to bottom shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container and torn gasket on cooler by ice machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle not working at hand sink on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Tacos on top rack. Manager put sheet pan on top
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Manager labeled
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.