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PANTHER NATIONAL

10255 PANTHER NATIONALS BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33412 · 941-365-4653

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 12 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022973
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0F)
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026031384Mar 6, 2026Jun 10, 2026$400
2--2025082261Sep 30, 2025Dec 10, 2025$600

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, lobster meat (47F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, lobster meat (47F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler non food grade paper lining container with sliced cheese - operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over cooked sausage- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw shell eggs stored over butter- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored raw whole muscle beef- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler - cooked corn 48-50F- cold holding, cooked rice 48-50F- cold holding, cooked quinoa rice 48-50F- cold holding, sliced cheese 48-50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu raw tuna poke on menu with indication that the product is served raw / undercooked- operator indicated on all menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0F)
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Dishwasher (Temperature 0F) Time Extended
Mar 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0F)
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk in cooler near main kitchen - non food grade paper towels used in contact with portioned berries - operator removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At end of cookline - raw chicken stored over bread- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar reach in cooler milk 44F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed under time as a Public health cotnrol for remaining time. At bar storage counter - Butter 63-70F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter -food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a Public health control for remaining time. At main kitchen prep counter -Cooked chicken 64F- cold holding - food left out on counter -food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a Public health control for remaining time.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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 bar counter - gallon of milk opened Sunday not date marked - operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At main kitchen walk in cooler near-cut tomatoes 45F at 11:40 to 45F at 12:00 ( cooling since 11:00), sliced cheese 45F at 11:40 to 45F at 12:00 ( cooling since 11:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining Time- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At flip top cooler - In use avocados with sticker stickers still attached - educated operator employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review for Additional trailer added with a walk in cooler, three compartment sink, handwashing sink, dump/prep sink and prep tables.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review for Additional trailer added with a walk in cooler, three compartment sink, handwashing sink, dump/prep sink and prep tables.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for fresh salmon that is served undercooked.
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw salmon stored over cooked meatballs- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu- Tuna Poke Bowl with no indication that the item is served raw/ undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review for Additional trailer added with a walk in cooler, three compartment sink, handwashing sink, dump/prep sink and prep tables.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At flip top cooler at cookline- in use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed and washed properly.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage walk in cooler- dented can of black beans - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler - raw ground beef over whole muscle beef- operator removed to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. At walk in cooler mahi and tuna in reduced oxygen packaged - not removed from packaging before thaw - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Tuna Poke Bowl- with no indication that the food is raw/ undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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 walk in cooler mahi and tuna in reduced oxygen packaged - not removed from packaging before thaw - see stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning

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.