Waxin's Restaurant

230 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

American

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Waxin's Restaurant stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Waxin's Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Observed raw beef above ice cream not all products commercially packaged. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna above cucumber in draw refrigerator. Operator removed tuna . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with fan. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of fry oil on kitchen floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed at bar drink with raw shelled eggs , Operator is now using pasteurized liquid eggs, whites. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-03-5

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. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes, then without washing hands, handling, clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. **Warning**

03G-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher hand sink blocked by glass racks. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has the thermometer, but batteries are dead. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by dishwasher hand sink . Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

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. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of fry oil on kitchen floor . **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Sep 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waxin's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waxin's Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waxin's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waxin's Restaurant.

How does Waxin's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Waxin's Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Waxin's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waxin's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waxin's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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