Ela Curry & Cocktails
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Ela Curry & Cocktails appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Beach Gardens restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages stored in coolers with customer foods, discussed with operator who removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards at cook line grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
14-09-4
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted beets (45F - Cold Holding); roasted corn (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for 1 hour; food placed in ice; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee preparing foods with torn gloves; educated and employee washed hands and put on new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. nihari sauce (47F - Cold Holding) at expo line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food left outside for approximately 20 minutes; moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - mussels tags not marked with last date served. Advised to mark
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- thermoses on prep tables through out kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense flour at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in cooler at cook line- employee unable to guess date of opening; advised to date mark after opening;
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor- container of corn meal on the floor in dry storage area; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching seasoning at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Towel used to wrap tortilla shells at reach in cooler at cooks line
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 quarts of potato soup made on 6-16-23.operator discarded
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with surface cleaner stored with to go items at the waitstaff area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on at prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop in the flour container
14-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry storage area
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in drawer at cooks line has shredded cheese throughout the reach in
22-16-4
50
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fry station - pork belly (52F - Cold Holding) operator stated not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. fry station - pork belly (52F - Cold Holding) operator stated not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles no label - operator labeled sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sinks - operator provided signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ela Curry & Cocktails last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ela Curry & Cocktails on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ela Curry & Cocktails?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ela Curry & Cocktails.
How does Ela Curry & Cocktails compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Ela Curry & Cocktails most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Ela Curry & Cocktails' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ela Curry & Cocktails have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ela Curry & Cocktails 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 Ela Curry & Cocktails inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ela Curry & Cocktails is inspected around two times per year on average.
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