Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar

2345 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, showing up two times.

Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Palm Beach average of 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observe plastic container in hand wash sink at bar . Operator remove **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Veal Demi glacé made 6/13 at walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over tortillas and fully cooked duck at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmone affumicato (smoked salmon) on breakfast, lunch and dinner menus not identified as raw. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags missing last order sold date. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Dec 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe half clam tags missing dates

01C-03-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener soiled with food debris. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar.

How does Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?

Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach average of 84.

Has Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al Fresco Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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