Birdies
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Birdies has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Birdies' 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, cook cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to touch clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw beef stored over French fries, not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today.operator stated item held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto items to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
64
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline reach in cooler - non food grade paper towels used to line container of sprouts- educated operator- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer- raw smoked salmon not commercially packaged stored over fries- educated operator- employee stored properly.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler- raw shelled eggs stored over sliced cheese - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
64
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter mini fridge- Milk 49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator discarded . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline on stove- cooked potatoes 115-120F- hot holding - food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu smoked salmon with no indication that the item is served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between counter and wall at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
64
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline in use avocados with stickers attached- operator removed and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
95
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe coca-cola refrigeration gaskets broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe On top of freezer ; sausage (80F - Hot Holding), I talked to operator about using Taphc. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above cooked ham. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at glass refrigerator ; beef, sour cream , fish (45F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe dishes in cook line hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observe soda guns surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe coca-cola refrigeration gaskets broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
50
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline on stove- Cooked sausege 105-117F- hot holding,- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed on hot stove to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cold well by cookline- raw shell eggs 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes - educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- at bar and cookline handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
61
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.....over 400 ppm. Employee delusion at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....smoked salmon over cut fruits in glass door reach in cooler . Chef properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 44°, cut tomatoes 44° in reach in cooler at kitchen... egg wash 45° in glass door tall reach in cooler at prep station being held less than four hours, chef moved food another acceptable place . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen , employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items...employee hand bags at kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon not in original packaging stored above ready to eat foods in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (116°F - Hot Holding) on flat top. Employee states item was cooked 10 minutes ago for hot holding. Item stored in pan inside of another pan. Employee reheated to 165°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink on cook line and bar. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birdies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birdies on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birdies?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Birdies.
How does Birdies compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Birdies most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Birdies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birdies have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Birdies 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 Birdies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Birdies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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