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SEASONS 52 #4505

11611 ELLISON WILSON RD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33408 · 407.245.4000

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats248
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019656
Grade history
APR 25
JUN 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 25 live flies at the bar landing on garnishees like fruits and herbs and bottles of juices; operator started to clean areas;
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025058285Jul 16, 2025Sep 4, 2025$400
2--2025045648Jun 11, 2025Jun 30, 2025$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. shrimp and grits sauce (59-58F - Cooling)at 9:44 since last night; red wine sauce (55-57F - Cooling)at 9:44 since last night; ROP bags cooked and chilled in ice bath in walk-in cooler; as per operator some hot bags from hot box moved in ice bath at the end of the night; no ice was added and ice box had lids closed: Food never reached 41 F or below within b6 hours; See Stop Sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. shrimp and grits sauce (59-58F - Cooling)at 9:44 since last night; red wine sauce (55-57F - Cooling)at 9:44 since last night; ROP bags cooked and chilled in ice bath in walk-in cooler; as per operator some hot bags from hot box moved in ice bath at the end of the night; no ice was added and ice box had lids closed: Food never reached 41 F or below within b6 hours; See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. hot holding boxes not checked every 4 hours and walk on cooler temperatures not logged - multiple days; also missing entire days logs; advised to keep records;
Intermediate/03G-49-3
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Quaternary sanitizing solution spray bottle stored on the floor in prep area under prep table. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/ear and then handled clean/sanitized food storage containers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar top; cut watermelon (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at room temperature for less than 1 hour, discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (128F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (89F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked rice reheated and mushrooms cooked prior to being placed in steam table, held for less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in service station. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination- various garnishes and salts used in mixed stored on the bar in front of last chair garnishes not covered from potential contamination from customers; operator removed and changed location
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 25 live flies at the bar landing on garnishees like fruits and herbs and bottles of juices; operator started to clean areas;
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meatballs stored above cut lemons on the speed rack in walk-in cooler; Operator stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lobster tail (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; food not prepared or portioned today; as per manager food removed from drawers at grill station as drawers were no longer maintains 41 F or below; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hours; food moved inside walk-in freezer;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- heavy presence of mold like substance on cutting boards at cook line Removed
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at the bar
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- sticky floor at the bar
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, 1 dented can of artichokes.
High priority/01B-01-4
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, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
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, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-strawberries stored over dessert creams. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line with heavy black like substance; Operator discarded
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At upstairs kitchen - observed approximately 8 small flying insects landing on walls and equipment. As per operator the upstairs kitchen is not in use at time of inspection- the upstairs kitchen is used only for private parties.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef over cooked bacon. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish rack old labels on containers. Operator removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener blade soiled, operator removed to dish washing area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink by ice machine paper towel dispenser jammed/not dispensing operator unjammed/dispensing
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area spray bottle containing unknown chemical not labeled, operator stated that substance unknown, operator discarded bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area employee cell phone on prep table while desserts are being prepared, operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At prep area soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At pizza station hand washing sink water leaking from drain pipe.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. At prep area speed rack; raw scallops stored over cooked potatoes and cooked green beans. Operator moved raw scallops below cooked green beans and cooked potatoes.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At wait station; hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator removed ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage area flour and rice storage containers; bowl used to dispense flour and rice. Operator removed bowl(s).
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.