Petanque 1

517 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

French

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Petanque 1 has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw lamb stored over portioned containers of ratatouille. Operator moved raw lamb to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At cook line (left side) hand wash sink; paper towels jammed in dispenser, unable to be dispensed. Operator unjammed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen right side hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At kitchen walkthrough to outside bar; carbon dioxide tank not secured. Operator moved tank to secure location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Only one public restroom, no covered waste receptacle provided.

32-12-5

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.

08A-04-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At walkthrough between kitchen and bar; carbon dioxide tank not secured. Advised Operator to secure tank.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area; case of potatoes stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....hot dogs, chorizo with raw ground beef at same container at reach in cooler ... ham burger above cooked food soup, vegetables at reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Ground beef 44°, hot dog 46°, chorizo 48° at low boy cooler at kitchen, food being held less than four hours. Employee moved food to another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil...employee dumping water. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package....tuna at walk in cooler . Employee opened . **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...left open door on unisex bathroom. Employee closed

32-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Petanque 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petanque 1 on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Petanque 1?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Petanque 1.

How does Petanque 1 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Petanque 1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Petanque 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Petanque 1 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Petanque 1 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 Petanque 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Petanque 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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