KC PALM BEACH GARDENS LLC
11980 SAN CRISTOBAL GARDENS AVE, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561-514-5114
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted beets (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale;
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024067223 | Sep 16, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on steam table grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler at cook line, discussed with operator clean and sanitize.
Mar 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 small live flying insects landing on clean and sanitized dishes. Approximately 3 small live flying insects landing on hood to dish washer. Approximately 15 small live flying insects flying out of floor drain. Approximately 3 small live flying insects at dish washing area expo window. Approximately 5 small live flying insects under dish washer on pipes. Approximately 3 small live flying insects on soda machine dispenser at server expo area. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler on speed rack raw tuna and raw ground beef stored above cooked lasagna, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen on shelf with clean and sanitized dishes above flip top cooler bottle of medication, discussed with operator who removed bottle.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler large container of chicken curry couscous (67F - Cooling) at 9:45 since previous night over 6+ hours ago, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 small live flying insects landing on clean and sanitized dishes. Approximately 3 small live flying insects landing on hood to dish washer. Approximately 15 small live flying insects flying out of floor drain. Approximately 3 small live flying insects at dish washing area expo window. Approximately 5 small live flying insects under dish washer on pipes. Approximately 3 small live flying insects on soda machine dispenser at server expo area. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler on speed rack raw tuna and raw ground beef stored above cooked lasagna, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
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. In reach in cooler at cook line Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper 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 top sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler large container of chicken curry couscous (67F - Cooling) at 9:45 since previous night over 6+ hours ago, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
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. In reach in cooler at cook line Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper 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 top sale.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 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. butternut squash (52F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; food cooked last night and placed in big plastic bin with lid on- food covers during cooling process; food never reached 41 F or below within six hours; See Stop Sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked Brussels sprouts in cooler #1 at cook line; Food stored properly
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. roasted beets (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale; Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. butternut squash (52F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; food cooked last night and placed in big plastic bin with lid on- food covers during cooling process; food never reached 41 F or below within six hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted beets (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale;
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Butternut soup dated 10/6 in walk-in cooler; as per operator food frozen and thawed out on Sunday 10/12; educated; operator dated;
Jan 31, 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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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 left cook line, walked inside walk-in cooler to bring out food, touched garbage can and started making a sauce; manager educated; employee washed hands
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside ice maker Operator stored properly
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (43-48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler #1 at cook line Food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; foods moved in different cold unit;
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Raw snapper and salmon in walk-in freezer since 8/26
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw burgers over chicken salad, hot dogs and mushrooms in reach in cooler #2 at cook line Stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (43-48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler #1 at cook line Food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; foods moved in different cold unit;
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Soup vide chicken from 9/15 no label - in walk-in cooler; operator removed from package
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. Establishment is doing ROP for cooked foods - observed cooked duck, cooked pork belly, cooked bolognese sauce, deli turkey, raw pork in walk-in freezer; cooked roast beef in walk-in cooler; food held more than 48 hours. Dated from July, August and September See Stop Sale
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at cook line No hot and cold water at handwash sink at cook line Handles broken
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and chicken stored above butter in sandwich table at cook line; operator reversed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime-cutting boards at cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink at expo line; provided
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Turkey and raw fish stored above ham on the speed rack in walk-in cooler Reversed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken stock and chowder soup made on 10/06/23. Dated
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- at cook line Operator discarded
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