Emerald Dunes Club
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Emerald Dunes Club appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 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 three violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Emerald Dunes Club is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At tall reach in cooler - Cooked quinoa dated 12/4 and Cream cheese dated 12/3- not used within 7 days - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler raw salmon and raw tuna stored over cooked eggs- operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- Sliced tomatoes 51F- cold holding, sliced cheese 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On Breakfast menu - Smoked Salmon toast and Smoked Salmon bagel on menu with no indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. On lunch menu - Caesar, Seared Tuna, Poke Bowl and Tuna tostada on menu with no indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At talk reach in cooler cooked asparagus made 2 days ago no date mark- operator date marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
47
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar reach in cooler container with min lined with non food grade paper towel- operator removed non food grade paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double sided glass door reach in cooler - Tuna salad 47-48F- cold holding, Gazpacho 47-48F- cold holding, sliced cheese 47-48F- cold holding, cottage cheese 47-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At kitchen double door entrance- handwash sink with line draining into handwashsink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink- no paper towels- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag over soda sand water bottles at server station- operator removed. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad station - utensils stored in water of 73F- operator removed. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler at cookline- in use avocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-39-4
52
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At tall reach In cooler- non food grade towel on top of cooked rice - educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
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 double sided glass reach in cooler butter 47-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double sided glass reach in cooler butter 47-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale At reach in cooler by cookline- sliced cheese 54-56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At double sided glass reach in cooler- Gazpacho 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline stove - Au ju 122F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed on stove and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At handwash sink by kitchen main entrance - large pipe from sanitizer machine draining into handwash sink- educated operator- employee removed. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At make station- in use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer- pork stored on floor - operator moved off floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emerald Dunes Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emerald Dunes Club on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emerald Dunes Club?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Emerald Dunes Club.
How does Emerald Dunes Club compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Emerald Dunes Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Emerald Dunes Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emerald Dunes Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emerald Dunes Club 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 Emerald Dunes Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emerald Dunes Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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