Fresh Element
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Fresh Element has nine inspections in the public record. Fresh Element was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Fresh Element's latest score of 86 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken then grabbed clean strainer; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Employee handled raw fish then grabbed clean reach in cooler doors; no handwash Employee washed hands **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
17
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
41
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/rubbed nose with hand and then handled clean equipment and utensils to continue preparing food for customers without washing hands. Employee touched hair while putting on hair net and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned plastic containers of raw fish roe stored over plastic wrapped trays of cooked eel. Operator moved raw fish roe below cooked eel. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cream cheese. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. At triple door low boy reach in cooler; raw salmon stored over cooked asparagus. Operator moved raw salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. House made cooked tapioca boba, no time mark. Operator stated held 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; wonton soup (120F - Hot Holding); miso soup (134F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items reheated prior to being placed in steam table, held 1 hour, reheated to 195F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
41
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white upright reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw fish stored above plastic wrapped/portioned cooked eel. Operator moved raw fish below cooked eel. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi triple door low boy reach in cooler; raw salmon stored over ready to eat asparagus. Operator moved salmon below asparagus. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At kitchen hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense, paper towels jammed in dispenser. Operator got paper towels out of dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White cleaning towel I contact with raw tuna and salmon - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. miso soup (126F - Hot Holding) prepared fresh this morning held under 2 hours - operator moved to stove for reheat. Recheck 192F reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
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. Walk in cooler - cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
01B-02-5
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 copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Portioned cooked beef containers prepared 3 days prior not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area hand sink - hot water faucet not working.
27-16-4
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 - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Portioned beef container on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl no handle in cooked rice container - operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
35
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Element last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Element on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Element?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresh Element.
How does Fresh Element compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Fresh Element most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Fresh Element's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Element have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresh Element 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 Fresh Element inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Element is inspected around three times per year on average.
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