Restaurant 44 Palm Beach

44 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480

American

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Restaurant 44 Palm Beach stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Ob knife between sink and wall.

10-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil and wine in plastic containers not labeled

02D-01-5

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with clams and oysters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**

01C-03-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator got parasite destruction **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

01D-01-5

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I emailed her and she printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02A-01-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with clams and oysters. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observe Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160) **Warning**

22-56-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator reprinted menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at dishwasher sanitizer but not soap. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in plastic container not labeled. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of food in walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw pork above cook vegetables in draw refrigerator. Operator placed raw pork on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized . **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at a few hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant 44 Palm Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant 44 Palm Beach on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant 44 Palm Beach?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurant 44 Palm Beach.

How does Restaurant 44 Palm Beach compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach?

Restaurant 44 Palm Beach most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach average of 84.

Has Restaurant 44 Palm Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant 44 Palm Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Restaurant 44 Palm Beach 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 Restaurant 44 Palm Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant 44 Palm Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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