SOUL GOOD
4767 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561-530-3512
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026029038 | Feb 24, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025070086 | Aug 25, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, Employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to touch ready to eat cheese without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, raw salmon stored above sliced cheese. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, boba (63F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 1/2 hour. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into cooler to quick chill.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At ware washing area, clean bowls stored not inverted.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At ware washing area, clean bowls not stored properly-Wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils in standing water 101F. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At walk in cooler, old labels stuck on food containers with different food inside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet wiping cloths not kept in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At cook line, soiled wet wiping cloth used on equipment, non food contact surfaces.
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (45F - Cooling); brown rice (49F - Cooling) at 9:45. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (45F - Cooling); brown rice (49F - Cooling) at 9:45. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At front counter, Employee touched glasses then proceeded to grab clean plate to serve to customer without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw pooled eggs stored over sliced mango. Raw tuna stored above ready to eat truffle cream. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen cook line, Hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by employee draining canned beans into sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no hand soap at designated hand sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean mixing bowls stored, not inverted. Operator corrected.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, opened employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage, employee backpack stored on boxes of oil. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean mixing bowls stored improperly-wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, box of mushrooms stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved item to shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At kitchen, wet wiping cloth used underneath cutting board. Operator removed cloth.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, avocados being used without being washed as evident by stickers still attached and operator stating they do not wash before use. Advised operator to wash all produce prior to use.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Cooked rice 50F at 9:20( cooling overnight)- food stored in,argue quantity and portioned in bags- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At kitchen area- employee washed dishes then proceeded to put on gloves without washing their hands and prepare raw chicken - educated operator - employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw ground beef/ raw chicken and raw salmon all stored over ham and cooked sausage- operator removed and stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink- by front counter- operator provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line- utensils stored in standing water of 78F- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line prep counter- in use avocados with stickers still attached - educated operator employee removed.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can chick peas dented to seam of can in dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over fully cooked rice at walk in cooler, raw tuna and raw smoked salmon over tomato chutney and pico de gallo reach in cooler at cook line, mortadella in same container with raw salmon not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored all products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pancake mix missing time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (56F - Cooling) at 9:03; cooling since 7:30 - 59F at 9:20 Observed sitting on counter at service window in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to add to time control procedure. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hula tuna on menu has raw tuna, no raw animal protein identifier next to menu item. Operator corrected menus during course of inspection.
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. 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
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk in cooler - non food grade paper towel used to wrap bunch of asparagus - operator removed.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline counter area- raw shell eggs 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed AirPod from ear, touching their ear and then proceeded to put on gloves and handle food and clean utensils without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk in cooler - non food grade paper towel used to wrap bunch of asparagus - operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler- raw tuna stored over bread at walk in cooler- operator removed.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline counter area- raw shell eggs 56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
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 - commercially packaged tuna bearing label to removed from packaging - not removed before thaw- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter area- Butter 68F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours - operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu -Hula Salmon and Avo and Salmo with no indication that the products are raw/ undercooked.
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 - commercially packaged tuna bearing label to removed from packaging - not removed before thaw- see stop sale.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted- emailed to operator.
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.