PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN
1500 W OKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33311 · 954.220.1000
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
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JAN 25
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023021490 | Mar 20, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 3:30 P.m. no time mark on chicken held using time as a public health control. As per operator, chicken cooked at 12:30 p.m. Operator correctly date marked chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed case with raw chicken stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee's cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with fries stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored in cornmeal container. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Turbo Air freezer.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat pickles. Operator relocated eggs to bottom shelf.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed out of date test strips. Discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice containers, plastic to go cups, no handles. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on tall freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go box's directly on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Provided 100 ppm chlorine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 2, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front display cooler. Operator provided.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly to dry.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and sauces in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, coleslaw, battered shrimp, etc. Per operator, all prepared 24-36 hours prior. All no date marks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed previous days batter on inside of cooler doors and gaskets.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All cold holding refrigerators require an independent ambient air thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at both (2) hand sinks used by food employees in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed operator using Avery office stickers which are not designed for easy removal.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in eastern most flip top cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer, various containers (Philly meat, chicken Philly, etc.) all open and uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken gizzards thawing at room temperature. Operator states less than one (1) hour. Product transferred to consistently running cold water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by cook line. Operator provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 25, 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook no hair restraint. Operator provided.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out box's stored on the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter. Operator returned to sanitizer bucket.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bread in prep area reach in. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat lemons in prep area flip top. Operator stored all items properly.
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. 2 employees without handler training. Employees filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreements during inspection.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator moved to sink and turned on cold water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution - chlorine 100ppm.
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.