PROMENADE DINING ROOM
1601 BELVEDERE RD, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561.689.6400
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked squash soup and cooked pork sandwiches both prepared/date marked 11/25. See Stop Sale.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023020073 | Feb 22, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022061478 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2021052102 | Sep 28, 2021 | Jan 6, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding);not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler since 4/6. Operator discarded product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At buffet station hand wash sink, no paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At buffet station hand wash sink, no hand soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At cook line reach in cooler, cooked yellow rice prepared onsite and held over 24 hours without proper date marking. Operator discarded product.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At buffet; washed/cut lemon wedges and salsa stored uncovered/not under sneeze guard. Operator discarded lemons/placed salsa under sneeze guard.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while scraping/rinsing at dish area then handled clean ice scoop, ice machine lid and scooped ice without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cooked squash soup and cooked pork sandwiches both prepared/date marked 11/25. See Stop Sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers "Tuna Nicoise Salad" served with undercooked "seared" tuna, not identified as being undercooked. Operator added asterisk next to item and next to consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at buffet omelette preparation hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink next to ice machine not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator repaired/dispensing.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 cook line, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cheese sauce (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into walk in to quick chill.
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 cook line, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1, 11oz can of Mandarin Oranges dented on seam. See stop sale.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while rinsing and loading into dishwasher and then handled clean dishes while removing from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned/plastic wrapped raw turkey burgers stored over fries. Operator moved raw turkey burgers below fries.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At catering area; bathroom cleaner stored over clean beverage decanters. Operator removed chemical.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers seared tuna, served raw/undercooked and not identified as being raw/undercooked. Operator reprinted menu with asterisks next to seared tuna and next to consumer advisory.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At catering hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator stated batteries are dead. Advised Operator to replace batteries.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw sausage stored over whole raw pork tenderloin. Operator moved pork above sausage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet with splitter added and hose attached, no vacuum breaker. Advised operator to install vacuum breaker(s).
No soap provided at handwash sink. At banquet hand washing sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk-in freezer; floor soiled with accumulated food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth in-use on prep table. Operator removed.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At banquet hand wash sink; no trash can for soiled paper towel disposal. Operator provided trash can.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 123885 expired 4/6/24 136856 expired 4/6/24
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. At canned food storage rack; 1 #10 size can of cherry pie filling dented at seam. See stop sale. Operator segregated cans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line stacked combo reach in; raw pork stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw pork.
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. At Cook line make top side Double door stacked; cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (44F - Cold Holding). At Solo walk-in cooler; cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over night. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line make top side Double door stacked; cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (44F - Cold Holding). At Solo walk-in cooler; cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over night. See Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area; cleaning chemical stored on shelf over caramel sauce and single service paper sheet tray liners. Operator removed chemical.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Solo walk-in cooler; cut melon (53F - Ambient Cooling 9:08am/53F - Ambient Cooling 9:35am). Operator stated melon was cut 1 hour prior. At this rate cut melon will not reach 41F within 4 hours. cooked chicken (53F - Cooling 9:09am/53F - Cooling 9:35am)1 hour; cooked sausage (53F - Cooling 9:09am/53F - Cooling 9:35am). Operator stated items were cooked 1 hour prior, at this rate items will not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. Operator moved all items to different walk-in cooler(s).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dining room service station; hand wash sink blocked by cart. Operator moved cart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At service station/buffet hand wash sink(s); no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container; 1/9 size pan (no handle) used to dispense. Operator removed.
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 cook line 2 door stacked combo reach in; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon labeled to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen. Operator removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line; employee coffee cup on cutting board. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; box of pizza dough stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
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