Le Bar a Vin

380 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480

French

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Le Bar a Vin six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “operator is doing a special process”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Palm Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above soup Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator placed soup above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp defrosting in standing water. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed tuna defrosted raw duck in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at on sink by conventional oven. **Warning**

27-16-4

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

16-46-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by ice machine upstairs.

31B-04-4

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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. Observed cooked vegetables less then 2 day without time.

03G-53-1

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Blast cooler; ice cream (70F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw oysters above mozzarella. Operator placed raw oysters on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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

01C-03-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observe raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging . **Warning**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I emailed operator and operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02A-01-5

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Email operator form.

11-26-1

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Bar a Vin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Bar a Vin on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Bar a Vin?

Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Bar a Vin.

How does Le Bar a Vin compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?

Le Bar a Vin most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Beach average of 84.

Has Le Bar a Vin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Bar a Vin have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Bar a Vin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Le Bar a Vin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Le Bar a Vin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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