El Segundo
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, El Segundo has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting El Segundo on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. butter (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today held on bottom shelf of produce cooler. Per employee, item has been held in cooler for 2 days.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (48F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today held on bottom shelf of produce cooler. Per employee, item has been held in cooler for 2 days. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at 200ppm at prep kitchen table. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen, raw beef and chicken thawing in containers on shelf. Instructed operator to thaw under refrigeration or under running water.
06-01-5
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soiled top of the ice machine. Chef washed and put ice scoop in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on the system doesn't match. Smoker, prep and storage room containing upright coolers,freezers ,ice machine, three compartment sink. There is self sufficient food truck with same business name with smoker, three compartment sink,cooler, hand sink , grill etc. Grill and Oven on the truck used to cook food . Both smokers used for brisket only. permanently plumbed to Sewer system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on the system doesn't match. Smoker, prep and storage room containing upright coolers,freezers ,ice machine, three compartment sink. There is self sufficient food truck with same business name with smoker, three compartment sink,cooler, hand sink , grill etc. Grill and Oven on the truck used to cook food . Both smokers used for brisket only. permanently plumbed to Sewer system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-10-21: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Same **Time Extended**
32-12-5
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on splitter by the entrance. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. We-40 and spray paint canisters stored over soda. Explained and chef removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No invoice available upon request for Tres Leches cake from cafe sweet bakery. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic Aioli prepared on 8/30 second container prepared on 09/10, Roasted garlic prepared on 10/05 based on date marked.explained maximum 7 days including the day of preparation. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over Romaine lettuce . Explained and chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. No invoice available upon request for Tres Leches cake from cafe sweet bakery. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef didn't wash hands before putting on gloves to cut onions . Explained and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Garlic Aioli prepared on 8/30 second container prepared on 09/10, Roasted garlic prepared on 10/05 based on date marked.explained maximum 7 days including the day of preparation. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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 one manager arrived and he printed one. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager arrived. Kevin Avellaneda by servsafe dated 05/25/2021 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on the system doesn't match. Smoker, prep and storage room containing upright coolers,freezers ,ice machine, three compartment sink. There is self sufficient food truck with same business name with smoker, three compartment sink,cooler, hand sink , grill etc. Grill and Oven on the truck used to cook food . Both smokers used for brisket only. permanently plumbed to Sewer system. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed one. Manager arrived and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting. Explained. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.knife and spatula in standing water. Water temperature 75 f. Explained. Chef dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restrooms. **Warning**
32-12-5
16
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine in triple sink and Dishmachine, QAC test strips provided.
16-32-5
90
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Segundo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Segundo on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does El Segundo compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
El Segundo most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has El Segundo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Segundo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Segundo 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 El Segundo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Segundo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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