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HARBOUR RIDGE GRILLE

12600 HARBOUR RIDGE BLVD, Palm City FL 34990 · 772-336-8956

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats101
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602093
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw burger in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024026836Apr 16, 2024Jun 5, 2024$400
4--2015025492May 22, 2015Jul 2, 2015$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At prep kitchen reach in cooler- non foodie grade paper napkins/ towels used in direct contact with fish - operator removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At rescue in cooler - smoked salon stored over cooked lobster.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler drawers by cook line- raw ground beef 47-52F- cold holding, raw chicken 47-52F- cold holding, raw fish 47-52F- cold holding, raw shrimp 47-52F- cold holding, cooked chicken 46-52F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 47-59F- cold holding, sliced tomatoes 47-59F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed on ice to quick chill. At reach in cooler on cook line- lobster ravioli 60F- cold holding, food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed on ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw burger in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pesto date marked 1/25 at pizza. Per operator pesto was frozen and pulled for thawing. Operator discarded, discussed proper date marking with operator
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in pizza walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in walk in cooler. Observed at condenser in pizza walk in cooler. Operator called for maintenance
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Observed at gaskets at cook line flip top unit
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cookline flip top cooler, raw shell eggs stored over sliced tomatoes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into walk in for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line low boy, ROP fish thawed. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, cups used for dispensing in flour and rice. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line low boy, ROP fish thawed. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine temperature gauge inaccurate, not sanitizing high temperature of at least 160F. According to DBPR high temperature measurement sticker. Operator will use other dish machine in facility to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.
Basic/16-38-5
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg salad (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (52F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); tuna (52F - Cold Holding); in deli reach in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries (110F - Hot Holding); cooked wings (123F - Hot Holding) next to fryers; as per operator foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; foods to reheated to 165 F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Soap dispenser at handwash sink at prep area not working/unable to dispense soap- fixed
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package- Mahi fish in drawers at prep area; devised to follow packaging instructions
Basic/06-09-1
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- deli unit at cook line
Basic/05-09-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 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. Observed Smoked salmon over pretzels not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw salmon over seaweed salad and broccoli walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. split pea soup (54F - cold holding ); corn chowder (60F - Cold holding) Observed in large covered plastic containers. Per operator, both products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, both products held in excess of 24 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. split pea soup (54F - cold holding ); corn chowder (60F - Cold holding) Observed in large covered plastic containers. Per operator, both products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, both products held in excess of 24 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tenders (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator chose to discard product.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lobster salad (55F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 2:00 - 54F 2:45 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed seared tuna in reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Per operator, reduced oxygen packaging is conducted on premises. Please contact Jose Quinones at 561-325-0244 for information regarding HACCP Plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning

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.