Hullabaloo

517 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

American

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Hullabaloo stretching back to 2022. On Oct 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 25, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 4, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at Lowboy refrigerator ; chicken, cooked rice balls , cooked vegetables , raw shrimp (47-48F - Cold Holding) over night. See stop sale **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Lowboy refrigerator ; chicken, cooked rice balls , cooked vegetables , raw shrimp (47-48F - Cold Holding) over night. See stop sale **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed with egg sandwich, poached eggs and few mix drinks . **Warning**

02B-04-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Linen napkin used as liner and in direct contact with raw fish at reach in cooler on cook line area. Advised operator to remove linen napkin.

14-86-1

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Cooked pork belly made 3/31 and 4/1, reach in cooler cook line: pulled pork made 4/2 See stop sale.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over canned beverages at bar cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed four clam tags missing last order sold date.

01C-03-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw fish in lowboy refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lowered shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic container with old labeles.

16-46-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at prep area.

36-03-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at pizza flip top refrigerator

14-09-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with clams

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener soiled with food debris. Operator sent tru dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Lowboy refrigerator ; fish ,shrimp (44-45F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled food in refrigerator blocking air flow. Operator iced food and remove some food to othe refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hullabaloo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hullabaloo on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hullabaloo?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hullabaloo.

How does Hullabaloo compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Hullabaloo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Hullabaloo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hullabaloo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hullabaloo 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 Hullabaloo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hullabaloo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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