Sara's Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Sara's Kitchen has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Sara's Kitchen's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders over milk and cut tomatoes in walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Raw chicken and steaks over cut tomatoes and corned beef hash in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee numerous times loading dirty dishes and unloading without washing hands first ; educated; ; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed employee loading dirty dishes and unloading without washing hands before Manager educated and employee washed hands**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw chicken tenders stored on trays on top of boxes burgers in reach in freezer; advised to store properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Raw burgers not commercially packaged over box of soup in freezer at cook line; Stored properly **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor- inside walk-in cooler numerous food containers stored on the floor; Advised to store properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Bread and other food containers in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
61
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
19
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Grill cleaner not labeled stored on bottom shelf on cook line. Advised operator to label **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Same **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station cooler across from walk in cooler and dishwasher area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Same **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Unwashed strawberries stored above containers with pancake batter. Advised operator to stored properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Same **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
14
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, Employee touching glasses then proceeding to touch ready to eat foods without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, corn beef hash (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over night. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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 cook line, corn beef hash (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over tortilla wraps. Advised operator of proper storage.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, multiple food items prepared onsite and stored over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator that all items prepared onsite and held over 24 hours require proper date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer, heavy ice buildup.
14-69-4
43
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line; raw shell eggs, no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At wait station; espresso/coffee machine drain line draining into hand wash sink. Operator moved to different drain. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers smoked salmon; served raw and not identified as being raw. Operator added asterisk next to smoked salmon and next to consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At wait station; opened employee beverage container stored on cutting board of flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; French toast batter made with raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat potatoes. Operator moved French toast batter over whole raw shell eggs.
08A-05-6
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. Provided Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At walk-in cooler; storage containers of cut onions not stored 6 inches off floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sara's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sara's Kitchen on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sara's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sara's Kitchen.
How does Sara's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
Sara's Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has Sara's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sara's Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sara's Kitchen 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 Sara's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sara's Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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