Meridian Ballroom
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Meridian Ballroom has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl used to dispense rice”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Jupiter average 79, so Meridian Ballroom is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw fish stored directly above tortilla chips, discussed with chef who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler metal pans of pre cooked foods stored on floor, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallons of milk at servers coolers - as per operator opened approximately 48 hours; dated; **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served- some tags
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense rice; removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered- burgers on speed rack in walk-in freezer; advised to cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel with fresh mint - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - Blue cheese dressing dated 04/05. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gardens mange walk in cooler - smoked salmon (44F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today operator state prepared on 04/16 - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gardens mange walk in cooler - smoked salmon (44F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today operator state prepared on 04/16 - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Lunch buffet TPHC foods found in walk in cooler after time had expired - cut melon, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad. Reviewed TPHC procedures with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Split pea soup date 04/09 and white bean soup dated 04/10 - operator states removed from freezer 2 days prior- operator added the pulled date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - chicken salad (44F - Cooling) 2:40pm 2 hours to reach 41F recheck 20 mins 44F - held in a deep covered container - operator moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open water bottle from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on back kitchen rack - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
35
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 49 degrees, butter(stored overnight)(ric#1/cookline
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49 degrees, butter(stored overnight)/ric#1
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt/bakery area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag over rice container/storage area/corrective action taken/operator removed personal item. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread dough/speed rack/wif#4/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/bakery area.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meridian Ballroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meridian Ballroom on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meridian Ballroom?
Across the inspection record, “bowl used to dispense rice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meridian Ballroom.
How does Meridian Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
Meridian Ballroom most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jupiter average of 79.
Has Meridian Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meridian Ballroom have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Meridian Ballroom 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 Meridian Ballroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meridian Ballroom is inspected around three times per year on average.
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