La Goulue
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2026
64
Score
La Goulue has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Palm Beach average 84, so La Goulue trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1) observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands put on gloves and the handling clean dishes without first washing hands .. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: No dishwasher at this time **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Salad flip top ; cooked eggs 48F, blue cheese 47F, sour cream 48 F , cooked vegetables 51 F , raw beef 50 F, cooked shrimp 47F,, smoked salmon 49 F (cold holding). Operator stated that all food came out of walkin refrigerator at 41 or below between 9AM and 10AM, placed items on time as public health control of 6 hours . 9-3 . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: Cooked eggs 54F cold holding , blue cheese 54f cold holding, Cooked shrimp 45f cold holding, raw beef 46f cold holding ,smoked salmon 46 cold holding,**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top refrigerator across from dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at expo and cook line drink on table.. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. 1)Observed pot washer rinse sanitizer off sheet pans , and also wipe off sanitizer with cloth. 2) observed dish washer Drying sanitizer off plates with cloth and not letting them air dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: Not observed at this time. **Time Extended**
22-54-4
64
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
14
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above soups in walk-in refrigerator . Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Observed raw beef above mushroom stock in walkin refrigerator. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
86
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
52
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris. Operators washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe water bottle on clean prep table in rear kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe a few cases of food on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in plastic squeeze bottle, not labeled . Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above butter. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe large plastic container of bread on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observe date but not time .
03G-53-1
78
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observe Rop machine blocking hand wash sink . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe knives between wall and table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Lowboy refrigerator ; Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); fish dip (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to other refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observe with tuna . Operator pinch hole in Rop. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
82
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken above cooked rice. Operator removed the raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at wood oven station cheese sauce (90F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then 2hour. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
64
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Goulue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Goulue on file is from Mar 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Goulue?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Goulue.
How does La Goulue compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?
La Goulue most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach average of 84.
Has La Goulue's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Goulue have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Goulue 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 La Goulue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Goulue is inspected around three times per year on average.
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