Keese's
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Keese's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef above cooked potatoes. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic container stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container plastic container of rice stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at77 degrees.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom on food warmer display soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil, not labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between flip top refrigerator and table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe multiple squeeze bottles not labeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tilapia Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top refrigerator ; hummus (54F - Cold Holding); yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Gyro (54F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); beef (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54F - Cold Holding) overnight See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license ref 257547646 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef raw hamburger above ready to eat carrots in draw refrigerator, Operator placed cooked shrimp raw hamburger in lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top refrigerator ; hummus (54F - Cold Holding); yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Gyro (54F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); beef (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54F - Cold Holding) overnight See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between flip top refrigerator and table. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave, and table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe multiple squeeze bottles not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in plastic container.
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name Observed plastic container of oil , water and multiple sauces in unlabeled squeeze bottles..
02D-01-5
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw salmon not in commercial packaging over French fries at tall stainless reach in freezer. Raw fish over chicken peas and fully cooked chicken, raw chicken over pickles at tall stainless reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Observed Raw shrimp over hummus, raw ground beef over sour cream at stainless reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Not available at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: Not available at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can roasted peppers dented to seam of can. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw salmon not in commercial packaging over French fries at tall stainless reach in freezer. Raw fish over chicken peas and fully cooked chicken, raw chicken over pickles at tall stainless reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, Tomato sauce and black beans made 4/8 at reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe at shelf by 3 compartment sink.
14-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observe stock pot on floor in front kitchen.
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe rear wall and paper towel dispenser by 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe plastic Togo bags stored on floor.
25-05-4
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe between table and flip top refrigerator. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw beef above open bag of French fries in reach in freezer meat not commercially processed.. Operator placed French fries on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced tomato,yogurt sauce,hummus,cut lettuce,cooked vegetables (49F - Cold Holding) overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced tomato,yogurt sauce,hummus,cut lettuce,cooked vegetables (49F - Cold Holding) overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe probe thermometer off by 20°F. I showed operator how to calibrate and calibrate thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe with maui Maui. Operator put hole in Rop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
55
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw sausage above cooked black beans. Operator placed raw sausage on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe beef defrosting at room temperature.
06-01-5
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw pork sausage above hummus. Operator placed raw pork on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced tomato,hummus,yogurt,beef,chicken,cut lettuce,cooked vegetables (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved all tcs food to draw refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm. Operator correct to 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe near 3 compartment sink. Observe remove cardboard from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at front counter coo line.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease,and reach in freezer soiled with food.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe meatballs in reach in freezer not covered. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keese's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keese's on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keese's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Keese's.
How does Keese's compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Keese's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Keese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keese's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Keese's 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 Keese's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keese's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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