HIDE OUT KITCHEN AND CAFE
215 N OLIVE AVE #110, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.835.0877
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
APR 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 43 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063532 | Jul 30, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2015001301 | Jan 5, 2015 | Mar 19, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with out hair restraint.
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean to go container. Operator washed hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed maui Maui 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator; potatoes salad (48F - Cold Holding); egg whites (47F - Cold Holding); (47F); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all food cane from walkin refrigerator in the morning and placed ice on top of food and coved refrigerator.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer off 5 degrees. Operator ordered new thermometer.
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.
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. Observed maui Maui 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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with out hair restraint.
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License is expired 12/1/24
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook with gloves touching raw shelled eggs and then touch clean plate.. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed case at cook line paper towels not able to dispense.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed red substance in unlabeled spray bottle at 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling by mop sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed case bag of onions on floor by mop sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed celery above sausage gravy in walk-in refrigerator
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed with splitter by mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with different sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Jul 30, 2025Administrative 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top refrigerator; chicken,, sliced cheese, sliced Tomato, sliced cheese,cooked pasta, coleslaw (59-62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated less then 1.5 hours and moved into walk-in refrigerator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed with new employee.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed with splitter by mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with different sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can kidney beans dented to seam of can at dry storage.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fully cooked sausage patties in same container as raw link sausage at cook line cooler drawers. Raw steak over cucumbers at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on top of insert pans at upper portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sausage gravy (120F - Cooling) at 8:47; cooling since 8:17 - 114F at 9:11 Observed on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator only had license on phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed a few cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer
Feb 14, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe fry basket washed rinsed and dryed without sanitizing. Operator ran tru dishwasher.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observe paper towels dispenser at front counter hand wash sink above clean inverter coffee cup, and when you wash hand water can drip on clean cups.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; dairy,cooked meat (44-47F - Cold Holding) due it insert missing. Operator stated less then hour and place insert in refrigerator.
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.