Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe

215 N Olive Ave #110, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4713

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 80, so Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top refrigerator ; chicken,, sliced cheese, sliced Tomato, sliced cheese ,cooked pasta, coleslaw (59-62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated less then 1.5 hours and moved into walk-in refrigerator. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line . Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-05-4

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. Observed with new employee. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed with splitter by mop sink. **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with different sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fully cooked sausage patties in same container as raw link sausage at cook line cooler drawers. Raw steak over cucumbers at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on top of insert pans at upper portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can kidney beans dented to seam of can at dry storage.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sausage gravy (120F - Cooling) at 8:47; cooling since 8:17 - 114F at 9:11 Observed on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe fry basket washed rinsed and dryed without sanitizing. Operator ran tru dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observe paper towels dispenser at front counter hand wash sink above clean inverter coffee cup, and when you wash hand water can drip on clean cups.

24-15-4

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw bacon above cooked chicken. Observe moved cooked chicken to other shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observe at both bathrooms.

32-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe bag of sugar on floor at front counter.

08B-38-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe.

How does Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 80.

Has Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hide Out Kitchen and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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