Big Surf Cafe

6566 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Big Surf Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 80; Big Surf Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- plastic bucket stored inside Removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....cleaner spray bottles , manager labeled .

41-17-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...tuna salad at walk in cooler . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside...hole in the exit door.

35B-01-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live small flying insects in kitchen around garbage/triple sink/storage area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Operator killed flies, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 2 hours, placed items on ice to chill. At walk-in cooler; cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door held open for a delivery less than one hour prior. Ambient temperature 44°F. Operator called for service, moved TCS items to alternate cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Surf Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Surf Cafe on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Big Surf Cafe compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Big Surf Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 80.

Has Big Surf Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Surf Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Surf Cafe 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 Big Surf Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Surf Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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