Best Western Palm Beach Lakes

1800 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

American

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Best Western Palm Beach Lakes stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Best Western Palm Beach Lakes' 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed liquid in WD40 oN top of ice machine. Operator placed towels placed on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed at buffet with apples . Operator placed towels washed and wrap apples . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Glass refrigerator ; butter (45F - Cold Holding) due to bread blocking air flow . Operator corrected air flow by moving bread to side of refrigerator so the middle was free up to have cold air reach TCS food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observe at breakfast buffet.

08B-15-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observe apples at buffet not wrap. **Repeat Violation**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observe apples at buffet not wrap.

08B-02-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator correct to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above apples. Operator placed raw shelled eggs lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Palm Beach Lakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Palm Beach Lakes on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Palm Beach Lakes?

Across the inspection record, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Western Palm Beach Lakes.

How does Best Western Palm Beach Lakes compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Best Western Palm Beach Lakes most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Best Western Palm Beach Lakes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Palm Beach Lakes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Best Western Palm Beach Lakes 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 Best Western Palm Beach Lakes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Palm Beach Lakes is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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