Palm House - Basement
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
Palm House - Basement appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The city-wide average is 84, putting Palm House - Basement squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - 1 Dented can of artichokes present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
86
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 multiple foods in Reduced oxygen packaging without HACCP plan . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at room services , and kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)Observed chicken soup overnight (57-66F - Cooling)overnight see stop 2) Observed in cooked rice (52-53F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51-53F - Cold Holding); (51-53F); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pizza (52-53F - Cold Holding); (52-53F); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); lamb (52F - Cold Holding).not prepped or portion today. Overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooked rice (52-53F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51-53F - Cold Holding); (51-53F); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pizza (52-53F - Cold Holding); (52-53F); tofu (52F - Cold Holding); lamb (52F - Cold Holding)not prepped or portion today. Overnight. See stop sale 2) observed walkin 2 ; fish (45F - Cold Holding); hot dog (45F - Cold Holding) operator move to the refrigerator **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup overnight (57-66F - Cooling)overnight see stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw lamb above cut fruit and ready to eat sauces on speed rack in walkin refrigerator. 2) observed raw fish above cooked sausage in walkin cooler . Operator placed back move fish to other shelf. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus, dated 10/22 on 10/30 . See stop sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed hummus, dated 10/22 on 10/30 . **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Observed ice machine soild with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken soup in deep plastic containers cooling chicken soup overnight (57-66F - Cooling)overnight **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ice machine areas and at room service area no paper towels **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 multiple foods in Reduced oxygen packaging without HACCP plan . **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons no inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Operator placed towels removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed some large plastic container storaged on floor in dish area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at room services , and kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms above ready to eat carrots in walkin refrigerator. **Warning**
08B-17-4
21
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
86
Nov 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm House - Basement last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm House - Basement on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Palm House - Basement compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?
Palm House - Basement most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Beach average of 84.
Has Palm House - Basement's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palm House - Basement have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palm House - Basement 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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