HILTON PALM BEACH AIRPORT
150 AUSTRALIAN AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561.684.9400
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately: 50 live flies landing on uncooked potatoes, containers of foods like raisins and chocolate chip, clean plates and cooking pans at prep area adjacent to main cook line; 4 live flies landing on the handwashing sink at dishwasher area 1 live by cooler at cook line Operator started to clean areas;
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $6,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025073274 | Sep 4, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | $2,400 |
| 2--2025033355 | Mar 18, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 2--2024059215 | Aug 29, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $1,040 |
| 2--2024028739 | Apr 23, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2024009218 | Jan 29, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2021054323 | Oct 8, 2021 | Apr 29, 2022 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 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
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a large area with tiles missing on the ceiling, with tiles stained with mold like substance tiles all above storage racks used to store single service items, and canned foods; Advised to replace and change the damaged tiles and remove racks
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed employee bringing dirty plates with gloved hands at dishwashing area and returned to cook line and started working with foods and clean utensils, before changing gloves and washing hands; manager educated; employee washed hands;
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately: 50 live flies landing on uncooked potatoes, containers of foods like raisins and chocolate chip, clean plates and cooking pans at prep area adjacent to main cook line; 4 live flies landing on the handwashing sink at dishwasher area 1 live by cooler at cook line Operator started to clean areas;
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over not commercially packaged over bags of gnocchi in reach in freezer at cook line; stored properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and chicken over cooked shrimp in one door cooler at cook line Raw shell eggs over cooked broccoli in double doors cooler at cook line; Foods stored properly
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed numerous bowls with foods like cut melon, shredded cheese with no sneezing guard Advised to protect foods;
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 50 pounds of potatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna (45F - Cold Holding);; cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler #5 Food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to other walk-in coolers;
Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- knives and utensils stored inside. All removed;
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line; operator provided;
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Coffee and pastry area added - as per operator no plans approved;
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 ROP mahi and salmon no longer frozen still in the package; as per operator since last night; package removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table at cook line; advised to remove
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a large area with tiles missing on the ceiling, with tiles stained with mold like substance tiles all above storage racks used to store single service items, and canned foods; Advised to replace and change the damaged tiles and remove racks
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken (53F - Cooling); cooked salmon (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in closely stacked, tightly wrapped pans, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken (53F - Cooling); cooked salmon (53F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in closely stacked, tightly wrapped pans, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled order entry system, cellphone, walkie talkie then handled clean equipment, unwrapped single service cups and clean utensils to prepare/serve beverages and pastries to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked octopus. Operator moved cooked octopus above raw shrimp.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At self service breakfast buffet; bowl of yogurt, bowl of shredded cheese, bowl of cut fruit stored on table in middle of room uncovered, no sneeze guard. Operator removed items from buffet.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Operator stated chicken wings stored below raw meat/poultry/seafood are partially cooked (not to to a minimum of 165F), fully cooked to 165F+ before served, no written procedures provided. Advised Operator of non-continuous cooking requirements.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Establishment removed permanent buffet, replaced with table in center of room without adequate protection for displayed food. Advised Operator to submit 7005 remodel/plan-review application with updated plans.
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took customer order, handled cash payment, made change and then handled clean equipment, utensils, unwrapped single service cups and lids to prepare beverage for customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw steak stored over cooked noodles and raw chicken stored over cooked clams. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over cooked eggplant. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat.
Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneeze guards or other proper protection from contamination. At self-service breakfast buffet; shredded cheese and washed/cut fruit no sneeze guard, no cover/protection from contamination. Advised Operator to properly cover/protect food items at self-service breakfast buffet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At The Grind reach in cooler; opened milk, no date mark. Operator stated milk opened two days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Establishment has closed dining room with breakfast buffet for remodeling. Self-service breakfast buffet placed around drink only bar in separate dining area without adequate protection for displayed food. No plans submitted or approved. Advised Operator to submit remodel plan review application with updated plans.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee exited kitchen by handling doors touched by multiple people performing multiple duties walked through dining/buffet area behind omelet station and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator employee needs to wash hands.
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 dishes while scraping, washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while removing from dish washer without washing hands. Employee handled order entry point of sale system, customer payment and then handled clean utensils and unwrapped single service cups to scoop ice and prepare drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator employees need to wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over uncovered pan of cake. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over washed/cut peppers. Advised Operator to moved raw below ready to eat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Establishment added omelet station to buffet, employee present preparing omelets, cracking raw shell eggs, using ready to eat liquid eggs and toppings, no hand wash sink, no plans submitted/approved. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
Aug 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At breakfast buffet; displayed unwrapped/uncovered pastries displayed at self service buffet, no sneeze guard. Operator placed pastries into protected case.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line flip top cooler; raw sausage in make top over sliced cheese in bottom, no barrier. Operator moved raw sausage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
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. The Grind low boy reach in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); opened carton of cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The Grind low boy reach in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); opened carton of cream (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Apr 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At cook line Left side make top cooler; cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded Colby jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Left side make top cooler; cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded Colby jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At expo line; hand wash sink blocked by storage tub. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At outside bar; hand wash sink used to store blender. Operator removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At outside bar hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 79F. Hot water knob does not turn.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around triple sink/dishwasher area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon labeled to remove from package before thawing no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wall and added coffee station with plumbing, hand wash sink and reach in coolers. Plans submitted to and denied by Plan Review. Plans must be resubmitted and approved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep area; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At outside bar hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 79°F. Hot water knob does not turn.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At outside bar; cup with no handle used to dispense ice. Operator removed.
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; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon labeled to remove from package before thawing no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.