Sassafras
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Sassafras nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sassafras' 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication ( Antacid tablets , and NARCAN ) stored above prep table near ice machine. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Observed raw fish above unwashed asparagus in draw refrigerator at cook line . Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's and 50 lb bag of onions on floor near walkin refrigerator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms above cut melon.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil , salt or sugar and multiple spices in unlabeled plastic containers.
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding missing under 3 compartment sink.
36-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near dishwasher ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice flour a bowl. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dishwasher.
36-36-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables above orange juice in walkin refrigerator.
08B-17-4
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is fermenting cabbage (kimchi) at ambient temperature for 24 hours and then moves product to cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel as food liner for carrots at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink used as dump sink at bar. Operator removed strainer basket from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available at time of inspection For Quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets and chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is fermenting cabbage (kimchi) at ambient temperature for 24 hours and then moves product to cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tag not with clams at flip top cooler. Operator provided tag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-06-5
52
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe cooked lobster in reduced oxygen packaging that was not frozen before on-site packing in reduced oxygen packaging.
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container blocking hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe handle of scoop touching flour in container.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in standing water at 72F
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe sugar , and flour containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe a Metal pan with potato's on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observe with oyster.
01C-05-4
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw bacon above crab meat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sassafras last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sassafras on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sassafras?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sassafras.
How does Sassafras compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Sassafras most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Sassafras' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sassafras have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sassafras 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 Sassafras inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sassafras is inspected around three times per year on average.
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