Belle's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Belle's Bar & Grill has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other North Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. homemade salsa (42-60F - Cooling)since last night in walk-in cooler; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; food stored in big plastic bean with tight lid; See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. homemade salsa (42-60F - Cooling)since last night in walk-in cooler; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; food stored in big plastic bean with tight lid; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
Basic - 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. Salmon no longer frozen still in the package; removed ; **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables boxes over cut fruits in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle on speed rack in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator organized items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked lasagna portions dated 1/7. Advised operator items must be used within 7 days of preparation of first item in lasagna. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hand soap stored in a squeeze bottle at handwashing sink on line. Advised operator to properly label bottle, operator did. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled clean utensils and plate while preparing fries for customer order without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw salmon stored over cooked soup. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over whole muscle intact beef. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw whole muscle intact beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Temperature <160) **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available during inspection for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Menu states Day Boat Scallop establishment purchasing Frozen Scallops - operator changed menu during inspection to state just Scallops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
52-11-4
74
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled, operator correctly labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area hand washing sink has Ice, lemon wedges and straws in it. Pointed out to operator who then spoke to employee who then cleaned out handwashing sink **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink closest to dish machine no soap Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler box of avocados with stickers still attached stored over packaged ready to eat Romain hearts, operator moved avocados to proper placement. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line next to French fry station: 1 large container of flour has plastic cup with no handle as a scoop. 1 small container of flour has a plastic single serve cup with no handle, operator removed all handleless scoops from all items and replaced with scoops with handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
67
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; dented 28 oz can of whole hearts of palm. See stop sale. Operator segregated can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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 processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line flour storage container; quart storage container with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
64
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator stated establishment has no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature and is using hot water as sanitizer in dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - 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 cook line drawers under grill; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper labeled to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and still in reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line; employee water bottle on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At expo/prep counter; employee cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line; wet wiping cloth stored on edge of steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
33
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over unwashed avocados. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Drawers under grill; raw chicken (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (54°F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (54°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand wash sink; no paper towels. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bar; cup with no handle used to dispense ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At pizza flour storage container; scoop handle laying in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At dipper well; scoop stored in running water with insufficient velocity. Operator increased velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
50
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 4 pounds Prawns more than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pizza sauce dated 07/14 - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pizza sauce dated 07/14 - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 4 pounds Prawns more than 48 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dessert lowboy - cheesecake (53F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. sauté/pizza station - butter (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dessert lowboy - cheesecake (53F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. sauté/pizza station - butter (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp prepared 3 days prior - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Belle's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Belle's Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Belle's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Belle's Bar & Grill.
How does Belle's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
Belle's Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has Belle's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Belle's Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Belle's Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Belle's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Belle's Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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