Cucina

257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cucina has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 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.

“Time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Palm Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above onions in walkin refrigerator. Operator removed onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door between kitchen and bar. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe olive oil in plastic squeeze bottle, not labeled. Operators label . **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observe date but not time.

03G-53-1

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic containers store on floor by slicer. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pizza dough in plastic container on floor in the walking cooler. Operator placed on shelf . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observe at hand wash sink by ice machine blocked with ice scoop. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-01-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Operator is not labeling time.

03G-53-1

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe hole in wall by slicer.

36-24-5

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw shelled eggs above fish. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cucina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cucina on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cucina?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cucina.

How does Cucina compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?

Cucina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Beach average of 84.

Has Cucina's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cucina 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 Cucina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cucina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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