Ela Curry Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Ela Curry Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Beach Gardens restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- blue chemical spray bottles not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At back area- employee defrosting food at room temperature- educated operator - employee defrosted under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Ghee, pulled chicken no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator placed time stamps for products for remaining 1.5 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time on cooked French fries expired at 2:00pm, time of observation still in use is 3:00pm. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Meatballs, chicken pot pie, cut melons at customer self service cooler missing packing address of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Same. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
82
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath: whipped cream (48F - cold holding); diced tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); avocado crema (sour cream) (45F - Cold Holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator returned products to cooler. walk in cooler:chick peas (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (54F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator voluntarily elected to discard products. All other tcs products removed from cooler and transferred to another restaurant location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Ghee, pulled chicken no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator placed time stamps for products for remaining 1.5 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Pooled raw shell eggs over tortillas at cook line flip top cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Meatballs, chicken pot pie, cut melons at customer self service cooler missing packing address of restaurant. **Warning**
02D-03-4
61
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through back door and upon return started preparing food and handling clean utensils without washing their hands - educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)- corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front cookline - Butter 64F- cold holding blanched fries 50-54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On Breakfast menu beef carpaccio and Caesar salad - with no indication that these items are served raw / undercooked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At reach in cooler in prep area- cooed shallots - prepared 04/09- not tracked when product is frozen and thawed- operator dated 04/19. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At front line reach in cooler- in use avocados with stickers attached- educated operator employee removed and washed properly. **Warning**
08B-39-4
45
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. clarified butter (91F - Reheating) at 8:56; reheating since 8:46 - 91F at 9:25 Observed in squirt bottle over cook range. At current rate of reheating product will not reach 165F within 2 hours. Advised operator to place on stove to reheat to 165+F. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink at rear of building. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: : Cooked quinoa made 3/12, chicken stock made 3/18. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over sliced radish at reach in cooler on cook line, raw bacon over fully cooked meatballs at sliding self serve cooler. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On ice bath: Observed Fresh herbs stored and in direct contact with paper towel. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Beef carpaccio on menu, no raw animal protein identifier observed on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers raw beef carpaccio on menu. No consumer advisory observed. Operator printed and posted consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: Cooked bulgur made 3/23 not dated, cooked pasta made 3/24 not dated. Operator date marked products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
32
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
16-32-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ela Curry Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ela Curry Kitchen on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ela Curry Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ela Curry Kitchen.
How does Ela Curry Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Ela Curry Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Ela Curry Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ela Curry Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ela Curry 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 Ela Curry Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ela Curry Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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