Verdea
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Verdea has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens average 81, so Verdea trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
May 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 small flying insects in kitchen landing on food preparation table. Approximately 20 small flying insects inside kitchen next to walk in cooler and ice machine landing on walls, exterior of ice machine and ceiling. Approximately 15 small flying insects in kitchen landing on dishwashing machine and walls. Approximately 15 small flying inside kitchen at cook line landing on shelves, walls and ceiling. Approximately 30 small live flying insects at bar area landing on hand washing sink, soiled cloth, and bar top. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach in kitchen walking on floor under dish washer. Discussed with operator who killed roaches found, and to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler cut melon (46F - Cooling) at 3:25 since 4:25 to 46F at 3:40, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 2 dead roaches In kitchen on floor behind reach in cooler. Approximately 7 dead roaches on glue traps in kitchen under cook line. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen dry storage room. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen floor soiled with grease and food debris under cook line, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize floors. **Warning**
36-73-4
61
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (60F - Cold Holding) in carton box in cooler at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; added on TPHC form to be discarded at 10:00 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Employee loading dishwasher touched dirty plates and processed to touch clean plates after being cleaned; operator educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves; **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live flies by the drained in dishwasher wares. Operator started to disinfect areas **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
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. Emailed and printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line at omelet window **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by dishwasher area;
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- thawing deli meat a5 room temperature by three compartment sink; moved inside walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phones on pep tables in various areas throughout the kitchen Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed few employees without hair restraint.
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-57-6
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. Fresh eggs over cooked bacon - operator removed eggs and moved to adjacent cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
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. dinner make table - Demi glaze (57F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours in double pan - see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dinner make table - Demi glaze (57F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours in double pan - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. breakfast make table - ham (55F - Cooling) 1:00pm 2 hours remaining recheck 15 mins 54F. Operator moved from breakfast cooler to double door reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire sponge found inside breakfast area hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verdea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verdea on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verdea?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Verdea.
How does Verdea compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Verdea most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Verdea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Verdea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Verdea 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 Verdea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verdea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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