California Pizza Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
California Pizza Kitchen has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few 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 five times.
The city-wide average for Palm Beach Gardens sits at 81, putting California Pizza Kitchen on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature Less than 160) as per operator dishwasher ran this morning ; temperature not checked before; operator ran dishwasher a few times as water was recently changed - 160F **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (47F - Cold Holding)in drawer at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours ; food placed in ice ; cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); in unit at expo line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food double panned ; placed in ice to quick chill; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container- handle touching various food like corn in drawers at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)in cooler by frying station; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)in cooler by frying station; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale steak (46F - Cold Holding);in unite by pizza oven; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; ice bags placed on top to quick chill; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature less than 160 F) - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Dishwasher less than 160 F **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature less than 160 F)
22-49-4
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. raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (49F - Cold Holding); potstickers (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at grill station; as per operator foods out of temperature for more than four hours : foods not prepared or portioned today; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (49F - Cold Holding); potstickers (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at grill station; as per operator foods out of temperature for more than four hours : foods not prepared or portioned today; See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink and three compartment sink ; As per manager water heater not providing hot water in entire establishment Hot Water at 73-74 F **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink at grill station. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container- handle touching cooked chicken and cheese in walk-in cooler and cold holding unit at grill station Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at grill station
21-38-4
43
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator foods not portioned or prepared today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved to different cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 1120); operator fixed to 700 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- bowls at dishwasher area; Educated; inverted to properly so dry; **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container touching cheese and chicken mixture- in walk-in cooler; removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
74
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. pizza station make table 3 drawer - shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); salami (52F - Cold Holding); sliced grilled chicken (52F-Cold Holding); Italian ham (52F - Cold Holding) ; top unit - shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) pasta station drawers - rotini pasta (49F - Cold Holding); linguine pasta (50F - Cold Holding) pantry station drawers - sliced grilled chicken (49F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held overnight more than 4 hours in unit not portioned or prepared today - See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza station make table 3 drawer - shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); salami (52F - Cold Holding); sliced grilled chicken (52F-Cold Holding); Italian ham (52F - Cold Holding) ; top unit - shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) pasta station drawers - rotini pasta (49F - Cold Holding); linguine pasta (50F - Cold Holding) pantry station drawers - sliced grilled chicken (49F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above TCS foods held overnight more than 4 hours in unit not portioned or prepared today - See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At pizza station. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pizza station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooling pasta not protected from above - operator loosely covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching corn - operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was California Pizza Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at California Pizza Kitchen on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at California Pizza Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at California Pizza Kitchen.
How does California Pizza Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
California Pizza Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has California Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at California Pizza Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at California Pizza Kitchen 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 California Pizza Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, California Pizza Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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