Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
35
Score
Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
35
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Kitchen; Employee handled cellphone then handled clean utensils without washing hands Advised operator, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-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. Walk-in Freezer; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in freezer overnight See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in Freezer; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in freezer overnight See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Reach in Cooler; cut tomatoes (47F - Cooling)since 9:00@9:14@10:22-46F; cut cabbage (56F - Cooling)9:00@9:15@10:22-55F At this current rate both items will not get to 41F within four hours. Advised operator who iced items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen;Handwashing sink across from stove; No handwashing soap provided Advised operator **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer not maintaining temperature Advised operator **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in Freezer; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (41F - Cold Holding); raw chicken foot (40F - Cold Holding) Advised operator to move all items to a functioning freezer until unit is repaired **Warning**
03A-05-5
47
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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 Steam Table;cooked plaintains (90F - Hot Holding); Cooked mackerel (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator held on steam table for an hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 Poster **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed poster **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large pot Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 10 violations
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. At Walk-in Cooler; rice and beans (49F - Cooling) Cooked and held in cooler overnight. Food did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Walk-in Cooler; cooked oxtail (49F - Cold Holding) Food held overnight in cooler Food not prepared or portioned today **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Walk-in Cooler; cooked oxtail (49F - Cold Holding) Food held overnight in cooler Food not prepared or portioned today See stop sale **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 Steam Table; fish (122F - Hot Holding) Per operator held at steam table for 30 minutes Advised operator who moved item to reheat to 165F+ or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Red chemical in plastic bottle stored on food preparation table. Discussed with operator who then removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Discussed with operator who corrected to 100ppm **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Walk-in Cooler; rice and beans (49F - Cooling) Cooked and held in cooler overnight. Food did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee emptied mop bucket then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator who educated employee. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; Raw chicken in opened commercially package stored over raw pork. Discussed with operator who removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At Food Service Area Handwash sink contained wet towel. Discussed with operator who removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler's training for workers. **Warning**
53B-02-5
25
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of cheese sauce dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler pan of raw chicken wings stored over box of green peppers, operator repositioned items so that raw chicken is now below everything
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed operator copy of Big 6 poster **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the food prep area, operator corrected employee
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer box of raw chicken foot stored on floor, operator repositioned box to be 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to chemical storage area ice machine has mold like substance
22-20-5
58
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
May 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 major violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-25-4
Intermediate - Capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures... reach in cooler at front line not turn on at time of inspection . **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
50
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St.
How does Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bull Top Taste Restaurant 45th St is inspected around three times per year on average.
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