Hooters of West Palm Beach

2020 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

American

Last inspected: May 6, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hooters of West Palm Beach stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Hooters of West Palm Beach on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand washing sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to store cleaning chemical. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At bar area; ketchup/mustard/salt/pepper/hot sauce stored on shelf attached to front of hand wash sink exposed to splash/water dripping from hands during hand washing. Operator removed food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; case of crab legs stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed onions stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved onions to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line; in-use knife stored between cutting board and make top cooler. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At wait station; cleaned and sanitized cutlery stored uncovered directly under paper towel dispenser exposed to water dripping from hands. Operator removed cutlery to washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sugar storage container; damaged styrofoam bowl used to dispense sugar. Operator removed/discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 28, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator

22-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top cooler. Operator started to clean and sanitize

22-16-4

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above cooked chili, queso in walk In cooler on speed rack, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at breading station

23-24-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters of West Palm Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters of West Palm Beach on file is from May 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters of West Palm Beach?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters of West Palm Beach.

How does Hooters of West Palm Beach compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Hooters of West Palm Beach most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Hooters of West Palm Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters of West Palm Beach have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hooters of West Palm Beach means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hooters of West Palm Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of West Palm Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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