Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN

1500 W OKLAND PARK BLVD · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33311

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3459060
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8763127
DBPR license1625534

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and sauces in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, coleslaw, battered shrimp, etc. Per operator, all prepared 24-36 hours prior. All no date marks.

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed previous days batter on inside of cooler doors and gaskets.

#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All cold holding refrigerators require an independent ambient air thermometer.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at both (2) hand sinks used by food employees in kitchen.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed operator using Avery office stickers which are not designed for easy removal.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in eastern most flip top cooler.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer, various containers (Philly meat, chicken Philly, etc.) all open and uncovered.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken gizzards thawing at room temperature. Operator states less than one (1) hour. Product transferred to consistently running cold water.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.