SURFSIDE DINER
314 S COUNTY RD, Palm Beach FL 33480 · 561.659.7495
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator labeled 8-12
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021030333 | May 14, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $520 |
| 2--2015024441 | May 5, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | $400 |
| 2--2015009870 | Jan 23, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw nova salmon above cooked sausage in draw refrigerator. Operator placed raw nova salmon on lower draw. 2) observed in walkin refrigerator raw bacon above cooked potatoes. Operator moved bacon above raw eggs
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed with maui Maui
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. Observed with maui Maui. See stop sale.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms above salad dressing.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for triple sink. Priority: Intermediate
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At current rate product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Chicken and peppers (67F - Cooling) @ 10:50; cooling since 10:00-64F cooling @ 11:30. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook entered kitchen from back door put on gloves to prepare customer order without washing hands first. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw turkey over raw salmon. Operator stored properly. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed at wait station: butter chips (57F - Cold Holding) 2. drawer coolers at cookline: sausage (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food is in unit less than 4 hours. Observed drawers kept open. Operator moved foods to operator to quick chill. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today.. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for triple sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator keeps time of expo foods hot and cold no written procedures. Observed time control form not filled out. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour and rice containers. Operator removed corrected on site. Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish rack old labels on containers. Priority: Basic
Observed: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at cookline. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three towels in kitchen not in sanitizer bucket. Priority: Basic
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observe Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160);.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe a few employee without hair restraint.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator labeled 8-12
Food stored on floor. Observe case of bacon on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe corn beef in standing water. Operator turn on water.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed operator form.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator had scoop washed and sanitized and placed in plastic container.
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