Pier 8
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Pier 8, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Advised operator to renew license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Same **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At rear of kitchen, water leaking from pipe from ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Same **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At rear of kitchen ceiling in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At kitchen, ice machine is disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At kitchen, handwashing sink near dish washing area, plumbing in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same. Food stored on floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At bar, standing water in floor drain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At rear of kitchen, water leaking from pipe connected to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed, rinsed, and placed to dry food storage container without sanitizing, triple sink not set up. Advised operator to properly sanitize dishes.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line right side flip top cooler; raw lobster and raw shrimp over butter and washed/cut broccoli, no complete physical barrier. Operator moved butter and broccoli to other side of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
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; portioned bags of raw calamari stored over portioned bags of ready to eat onion rings. Operator moved onion rings to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer plastic wrapped pan of raw chicken over raw fish. Operator removed pan of raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. At Left side flip top cooler; sliced cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in shallow pan in make top overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side flip top cooler; sliced cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in shallow pan in make top overnight. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area cans of paint stored over canned tomato sauce. Operator removed cans of paint. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded facet with hose attached no vacuum breaker. At bar; threaded facet with hose attached no vacuum breaker. Advised operator to install vacuum breakers
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line handwashing sink used to store tongs; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink; no soap Operator provided handwashing soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine next to water heater; standing water covering floor next to ice machine and in front of water heater.
36-22-4
19
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Aug 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink at main bar. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs stored in hand sink on cook line. Manager removed the tongs to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of fish, beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Explained
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small aluminum pans stored not protected on wire rack shelve in dry food storage area. Operator inverted the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By walk in cooler .
29-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current in the system.
50-09-4
45
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pier 8 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pier 8 on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pier 8?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pier 8.
How does Pier 8 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Pier 8 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Pier 8's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pier 8 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pier 8 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 Pier 8 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pier 8 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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