Star River Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Star River Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Kitchen; Employee entered kitchen from outside and begin handling items in coolers without washing hands first. Advised employee who washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cookline: Employee cracked raw shell eggs then continued to handle clean utensils to add other items to complete preparation of meal. Advised operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
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. Reach-in Cooler; Raw beef stored above prepped vegetables (broccoli) Advised over who moved broccoli **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. Reach-in Freezer; Raw shrimp stored above cooked pork and vegetable dumplings Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Reach-in Freezer; Container with raw chicken stored above raw shrimp Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
47
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 one.
11-27-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cutout of gallon container used as scoop. Explained.
25-32-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler glass door.
14-71-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
32-04-4
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in egg rolls , chicken. Employee moved paper towel . **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken, raw beef above broccoli at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above sauce at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pork 46°, shrimp 45° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than 4 hours. Operator cover food with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored containers in handwashing sink , stored big bucket , shelf front of handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...not properly date marked at Chicken, dumplings, egg rolls , pork at reach in cooler , walk in cooler ,food was cooked 2 days, 3 days ago. Employee properly date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
41
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw beef above, raw pork / with ready to eat egg rolls , raw beef above scallops at reach in freezer . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw beef, sea food above cut broccoli at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw pork above egg rolls in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef directly stored top of raw fish at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooling noodles 61° at walk in cooler with covered . Took another temperature within 20 minutes it was 55° . Operator uncovered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by buckets, shelf , operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at walk in cooler . Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...door left open. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor ...can food underneath shelf at prep station. Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star River Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star River Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star River Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Star River Restaurant.
How does Star River Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Star River Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Star River Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Star River Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Star River Restaurant 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 Star River Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star River Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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