FAMILY RESTAURANT
1784 N CONGRESS AVE STE 102, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.683.3720
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020013071 | Mar 7, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2020050415 | Aug 26, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $200 |
| 2--2019058691 | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 6, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on cell phone then proceeded to handle unwrapped single serve item to prepare to go meal without washing hands. Advised operator on proper handwashing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1, 2025
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve hinge containers and cups stored on the floor at front counter. Operator elevated.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in one compartment of the three compartment sink liver 35F defrosting in standing water. Operator turned on water.
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Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed Raw liver being defrosted in third compartment of triple sink, next to hand washing sink, no splash guard/separation, raw liver is exposed to splash. Advised Operator to protect food during preparation or to place a splash guard on sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm Operator added more chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed under prep table a container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed and rinsed dishes at triple sink, then put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food storage containers and utensils without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Advised Operator to set up triple sink and properly sanitize.
Nonfood-grade trash bags used in direct contact with food (raw chicken). Operator removed trash bag.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Raw chicken being prepared in third compartment of triple sink, next to hand washing sink, no splash guard/separation, chicken exposed to splash. Advised Operator to protect food during preparation.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At front counter, can of RAID stored underneath counter. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, raw chicken, raw pork, raw fish thawing in standing water. Advised operator of proper method for thawing.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 white chest freezer; optioned bags of raw fish stored over cooked vegetables. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Grey stacked combo reach in cooler; hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 2 hours, moved to reach in freezer.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh squeezed lemon juice packaged in establishment, no warning label. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Stored food not covered. At dry storage area; tomatoes stored uncovered. Advised Operator to cover.
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked chicken (73F - Cooling 1:30pm/73F - Cooling 2:00pm). Operator stated chicken cooling for 1 hour in portioned bags at room temperature, at this rate chicken will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store soiled knife. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked vegetables no date mark. Operator stated vegetables were cooked yesterday morning, applied appropriate date mark.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 79F. Operator stated hot water was turned off, turned on, water temperature reaching 98F.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. At triple sink; unpackaged/uncovered raw meat being prepped in third compartment of triple sink directly under soap dispenser used for adjacent hand wash sink. Advised Operator to prepare meats in different compartment or relocate soap dispenser.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Stainless combo stacked reach in cooler; hot dogs (50°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today being held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to double door stainless reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. At Right side white chest freezer; cooked turkey (43°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (43°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (43°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in freezer since yesterday, food not frozen.
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.