Debra's Place
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
Debra's Place has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other North Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracking raw shell eggs and touching various pandas, utensils, plates while plating foods without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
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. Observed employee scraping food from customers plates no touching menus and silverware to reset dining tables; educated Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken and steaks stored mixed with French fries , Canadian bacon and other ready to eat foods in one door freezer at front counter; advised to store properly
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line ; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; smaller portions made; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- hash browns, raw shell eggs and pancake batter- at cook line; since 7:00 am ; advised to track time;
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (109F - Hot Holding); on top part of the stove on the shelf; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; advised to placed on time or reheat to 165 F
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area- observe employee breakfast on cutting board at cooler at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area- establishment has shelves holding canned foods and produce and single service items on the hallway in front of customers bathrooms ; advised to store properly
08B-37-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- sausage and raw chicken on the shelves at cook line Advised to move inside cooler or under running water
06-01-5
35
Sep 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. White door reach in freezer - raw burgers over prepared sausage - operator moved raw burgers to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area - operator instructed employee to wash hands - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line fresh shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding) operator states held under 2 hours - moved to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter only cold water only. Operator contacted technician.
27-16-4
58
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At front counter sanitizer sink at 200 ppm chlorine, operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At front counter reach in cooler bags of raw chicken stored over ready to eat ham. Operator corrected by repositioning raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. At dressing cooler front counter: dressing cooler: sour cream 57 ( - Cold Holding); Italian dressing (51F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (53F - Cold Holding)operator states that sauces and dressings held in unit overnight, inspector noticed that cooling unit was turned off, operator stated that they did not know how long unit was powered off, operator stated that items were 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. At dressing cooler front counter: dressing cooler: sour cream 57 ( - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (53F - cold holding) states that sauces and dressings held in unit overnight, inspector noticed that cooling unit was turned off, operator stated that they did not know how long unit was powered off, operator stated that items not prepared or portioned today, see stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen handwashing sink blocked by garbage can with container of dirty dishes sitting on top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwashing sink used to store wiping cloths. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Robert Dileo showed up
53A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At front counter reach in cooler container of avocado's with stickers still attached stored over ready to eat lettuce, operator removed avocados to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
35
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lowboy cooler - raw steak over hash browns - operator moved steak to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot line make table - sliced American cheese (41F-53 - Cold Holding) overfilled container held under 4 hours split and moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer - tomato sauce (118F - Hot Holding); held under 2 hours operator moved to stove recheck tomato sauce (170F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee plastic container in front counter hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverage from prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach in cooler.
14-33-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Debra's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Debra's Place on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Debra's Place?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Debra's Place.
How does Debra's Place compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
Debra's Place most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has Debra's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Debra's Place have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Debra's Place 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 Debra's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Debra's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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