Village Commons
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
86
Score
Village Commons appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Village Commons' latest score of 86 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Butter date marked 1/8 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded cheese date marked 1/16 Blue cheese 1/16 Ginger sauce made with Eggs portioned 1/16 Ginger sauce bottle opened 1/7 made with eggs Buffalo blue cheese opened 1/7 made sure eggs and milk **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
86
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked into establishment and began working, touching clean equipment such as flip top cooler lid; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Employee touched their face then proceeded to put blueberries away in reach in cooler; no handwash Employee touched other employees hair and put on gloves to begin working with food; no handwash Employee touched bare body (hips) put new gloves on then touched clean equipment and food; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
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. Employee picked up lid from floor and put new gloves on then began prepping food; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Butter date marked 1/8 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler: cooked chopped chicken (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding) As per employee both products stored into flip top cooler 2 hours prior Products over stacked in 6 inch pans Not prepped or portioned today Operator placed into cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at dump sink Employee washed hands at handwash station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Advised operator to buy a thermometer **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The two employees currently working do not have their food handler training **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink from prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage: Employee purses and other personal belongings stored over bottled drinks and clean single-service containers Employees stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
29
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Apr 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At left side flip top cooler; commercially processed yogurt opened 2 days prior date marked 12/8. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Right flip top cooler; boiled eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 1 hour, moved to low boy reach in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 78°F.
27-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At kitchen; container of granola stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Jun 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Commons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Commons on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Commons?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village Commons.
How does Village Commons compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Village Commons most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Village Commons' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Village Commons have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Village Commons 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 Village Commons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Commons is inspected around two times per year on average.
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