The Bees Knees Diner
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
33
Score
Inspectors have visited The Bees Knees Diner seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 80, putting The Bees Knees Diner on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine multiple times, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spray bottle designed and labeled for chemical use only in direct contact with cooking oil. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade trash bags used in direct contact with food (raw beef). Operator removed raw beef from trash bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped tray of raw comminuted beef stored over ready to eat cooked corn product. Operator moved raw items to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk-in cooler; raw beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved raw items to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Hand wash sink removed from dishwashing area as indicated on application/approved plans . Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar layout inconsistent with layout on approved application/plans. Triple sink and hand washing sink on opposite side of bar, hand washing sink next to ice bin with slide top lid, no splash guard. Advised Operator to contact plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
33
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At single door flip top cooler; fresh garlic in oil prepared/date marked 8/19. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned/plastic wrapped raw pork over cooked lobster bisque. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils and plates to serve food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils/storage containers to reheat cooked potatoes for immediate service without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 0ppm, set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm to manually sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple refrigerated temperature control for safety food items prepared/date marked more than 7 days prior. Operator stated items held frozen after preparation, under refrigeration 3 days, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee wait station hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At coffee wait station hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
30
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); sanitizer dispensing bucket empty. Operator stated waiting on new dispensing bucket to be delivered, set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw bacon stored over ready to eat sliced ham. Operator moved bacon below ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Single door flip top; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station Ice bath; butter (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, ding held on ice not surrounding product level for 2 hours. Operator added ice surrounding/covering butter. At Cook line single flip top; raw smoked salmon (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pan for two hours. Operator moved overfilled portion to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar hand wash sink; cleaning supplies stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees engaged in food preparation/handling; no certified food service manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both kitchen hand wash sinks; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Single door flip top; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding), labeled to remove from package, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
30
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on wash cloth bucket. ( not in sanitizer solution) explained and manager put in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several Serving plates chipped . Manager discarded the plates. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys stored over jam on wire rack shelf in dry food storage room . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning and flour container not labeled in dry food storage room. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket quat 0 ppm, manager changed the solution. Quat 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bees Knees Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bees Knees Diner on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bees Knees Diner?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bees Knees Diner.
How does The Bees Knees Diner compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
The Bees Knees Diner most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 80.
Has The Bees Knees Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Bees Knees Diner have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Bees Knees Diner 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 The Bees Knees Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bees Knees Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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