FERN
501 FERN ST STE 104, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-328-9745
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not locate test strips for quaternary sanitizer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparations without hair restraint.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked shrimp. Operator placed cooked shrimp on upper shelf
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has Quaternary sanitizer, but no test kit.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in oil. Operator moved removed.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe, blender in handwash sink at dishwasher areas. Operator removed.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For cobia poke. Operator removed item from menu until parasite destruction is received from purveyor.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef over pickled peppers at flip top cooler by pizza oven. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mushroom gravy made 4/4.
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. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Observed at flip top cooler near bar area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Observed at flip top cooler near bar area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Wagyu beef tartare, cobia poke on menu has no raw animal protein identifier. Operator corrected menu during the course of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
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.
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe with snapper
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe with snapper in reduced oxygen packaging not frozen.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observe with beef. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe at dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe sugar in plastic container not labeled.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee touching his pants and without washing hands starts food preparation.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe sea scallop in Rop on site.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe sea scallop in Rop on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; pasta, (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (59F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled food. Operator removed the overfilled food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe portable handwashing sink blocked with plates,metal container,refrigerator and piece of wood.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Portable hand sink is completely inoperable doesn't have any water.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at portable hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at the portable hand wash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I emailed operator and operator printed and posted.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I emailed operator and operator printed and posted.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observe at the portable hand wash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe no employees with hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observe knife in sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observe raw beef without any lable.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2022 Operator paid.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen portable hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at dishwasher hand sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. I emailed operator and he printed and posted.
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