Palm Beach Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Palm Beach Hot Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Palm Beach Hot Chicken was last inspected on Jan 26, 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 six violations per visit.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Oakland Park facility scores 85, putting Palm Beach Hot Chicken on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front display cooler. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and sauces in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, coleslaw, battered shrimp, etc. Per operator, all prepared 24-36 hours prior. All no date marks.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at both (2) hand sinks used by food employees in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed operator using Avery office stickers which are not designed for easy removal.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer, various containers (Philly meat, chicken Philly, etc.) all open and uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken gizzards thawing at room temperature. Operator states less than one (1) hour. Product transferred to consistently running cold water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in eastern most flip top cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed previous days batter on inside of cooler doors and gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All cold holding refrigerators require an independent ambient air thermometer.
05-09-4
45
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook no hair restraint. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out box's stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter. Operator returned to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warming unit - bottom tray chicken (90F - Hot Holding); middle tray chicken (125-127F - Hot Holding); top tray chicken (75-80F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were cooked approximately an hour ago. Advised operator to place on Time as a Public Health Control or reheat to 165F and hot hold items at 135F or higher. Operator immediately reheated- 165-170F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over lettuce in triple door reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Majdi Alnabulsi **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at triple sink. Operator moved to refrigerator to continue thawing process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lemon pepper seasoning. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Beach Hot Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Beach Hot Chicken on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Beach Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palm Beach Hot Chicken.
How does Palm Beach Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Palm Beach Hot Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Palm Beach Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Beach Hot Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palm Beach Hot Chicken 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 Palm Beach Hot Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Beach Hot Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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