Mary Lous

250 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

American

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mary Lous stretching back to 2025. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Mary Lous is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs stored above unwashed onions and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat lemon and pasta in cook line flip top reach in. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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 - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Jan 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Jan 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No dish machine and second dump sink present at indoor bar. Ice machine added to indoor bar-Not present on approved plans. No outdoor bar present on site. Plans show out door bar approved. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

16-62-1

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran multiple times. **Warning**

16-55-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mary Lous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mary Lous on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mary Lous compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Mary Lous most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Mary Lous' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mary Lous have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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