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POLO ROOM PALM BEACH

251 SUNRISE AVE, Palm Beach FL 33480 · 561.371.3095

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats122
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6005157
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Draw refrigerator; beef,fish (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk-in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped up cut lettuce from floor and then continued preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands with no soap at sushi station after touching raw in shell oysters before handling clean equipment, clean utensils and ready to eat items. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi low boy; raw fish stored over washed/cut radishes. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical (quaternary sanitizer concentrate) improperly stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved quaternary sanitizer concentrate.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At sushi bar; cut lettuce (52F - Ambient Cooling 12:40/64F 1:30) Operator stated lettuce cut at 11am, at this rate will, not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at sushi station hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed sign blocked. Operator removed items that blocked the sign.
Intermediate/02A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Can opener Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Operator wash and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at raw bar utensils in wate4 at 75F.
Basic/10-07-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Draw refrigerator; beef,fish (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk-in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe with cut lettuce. Operator removed.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at dishwasher area.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw ground beef above cooked sausage. Operator placed on lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with about half the tags not dated oysters.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at dishwasher area.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength Observe at 0ppm Operator correct to 220ppm..
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe with water, flour.,and power sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/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.