PALMS AT POLO TRACE
13405 WHISTLER MOUNTAIN RD, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561-639-7936
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
★ 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--2026036709 | Mar 19, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar, expo and Cookline hand sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar, expo and Cookline hand sinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline grill drawer unit with loose gaskets.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar, expo and Cookline hand sinks. Provided to operator to post.
Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese 43-57F stored in ice bath at cook line. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of unit less than four hours. Observed cheese not fully submerged in ice. Operator removed and placed below to quick chill.
Stored food not covered. Observed onion rings in reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings in drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (62F - Cold Holding) being held at room temp with no temperature control. Operator states butter has been out for 1.5 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Retook temperature at end of inspection at 49F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter with hose attached
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioned cup used to dispense cranberry sauce on cook line. Operator removed and replaced with handled utensil
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on clean wares in ware washing area, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at right side cook line flip top
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top
Apr 15, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler #1
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa made in house using fresh cut tomatoes date marked 8-17. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw lamb inside of dripping water from condenser that is frozen solid. See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance at bar area not labeled, operator labeled sanitizer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher next to kitchen entrance
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored above cooked chicken wings/hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at pillar wall next to fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Observed in ware washing area
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. whipped butter (68F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature over 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped butter (68F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature over 24 hours. See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade/guard soiled. Operator started to clean and sanitize at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.