Plant Based Mafia
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Plant Based Mafia five times, with records going back to 2022. Plant Based Mafia was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Plant Based Mafia's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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: Sweet heat tomato sauce made 8/10
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed All purpose cleaner over sugar packets at front counter area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has an accumulation of black mold like substance by small flip top cooler in kitchen. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at cook line area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice bin at cook line area.
22-20-5
52
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tomato soup 47° in walk in cooler . Per chef soup was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Advise to discarded food.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tomato soup 47° in walk in cooler . Per chef soup was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...impossible burger 52°, cheese 48° in reach in drawer below grille in kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee moved to another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...blue liquid spray bottle stored with sauce, pasta at dry storage shelf at kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...glass cleaner, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....speed rack front of hand washing sink. Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket in handwashing sink at kitchen, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...milk in tall glass door reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour , employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Triple sink set up at 400ppm. Observed employee conducting ware washing without extra sanitize step in triple sink. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil on bread (84°F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature. Operator states item has been out for 2.5 hours. Operator placed back in reach in cooler. Discussed tphc with operator. Provided written procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty sanitizer bucket stored in sink on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 82°F on cook line. Operator removed and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-46-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plant Based Mafia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plant Based Mafia on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plant Based Mafia?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plant Based Mafia.
How does Plant Based Mafia compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Plant Based Mafia most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Plant Based Mafia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Plant Based Mafia have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Plant Based Mafia means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Plant Based Mafia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plant Based Mafia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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