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PALM HOUSE - BASEMENT

160 ROYAL PALM WAY, Palm Beach FL 33480 · 561-267-8670

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats324
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6023077
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus, dated 10/22 on 10/30. See stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
1 Dented can of artichokes present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observe multiple foods in Reduced oxygen packaging without HACCP plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at room services, and kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2025 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5/Return visit Oct 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup overnight (57-66F - Cooling)overnight see stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw lamb above cut fruit and ready to eat sauces on speed rack in walkin refrigerator. 2) observed raw fish above cooked sausage in walkin cooler. Operator placed back move fish to other shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus, dated 10/22 on 10/30. See stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed hummus, dated 10/22 on 10/30.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)Observed chicken soup overnight (57-66F - Cooling)overnight see stop 2) Observed in cooked rice (52-53F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51-53F - Cold Holding); (51-53F); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pizza (52-53F - Cold Holding); (52-53F); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); lamb (52F - Cold Holding).not prepped or portion today. Overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooked rice (52-53F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51-53F - Cold Holding); (51-53F); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pizza (52-53F - Cold Holding); (52-53F); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); lamb (52F - Cold Holding)not prepped or portion today. Overnight. See stop sale 2) observed walkin 2; fish (45F - Cold Holding); hot dog (45F - Cold Holding) operator move to the refrigerator
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Observed ice machine soild with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken soup in deep plastic containers cooling chicken soup overnight (57-66F - Cooling)overnight
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ice machine areas and at room service area no paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/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. Observe multiple foods in Reduced oxygen packaging without HACCP plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at room services, and kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed some large plastic container storaged on floor in dish area.
Basic/24-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Operator placed towels removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons no inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms above ready to eat carrots in walkin refrigerator.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by ice machine hand sink. Operate placed towels at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe with one.
Basic/22-20-5
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above ready to eat sauces in walk-in refrigerator. Operator removed the sauces.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed date not time.
Basic/03G-53-1
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5

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.