PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN
3205 S US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34982
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed layering gloves, gloves must be removed and hands washed before placing a new set of gloves on. Employee removed and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 63f cold holding , advised to Cook or rapid chill placed out about 11:30
03F-02-5High Priority – 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. Employee marked all containers **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray and containers on sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave copy to manager employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table with bags and condiments. Employee placed in container **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and purse on shelf with drinks. Removed and placed in container **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler not properly shutting seal missing,
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee closed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In freezer employee disposed of **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temp still frozen, employee placed in running water **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:16 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.