Wicked Chef Catering
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Wicked Chef Catering, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Wicked Chef Catering on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container in direct contact with cooked bacon. Operator discarded bacon wrapped in paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food (raw bacon) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food (beverages and sauce) at walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw bacon below ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (milk) opened and held more than 24 hours (4 days) not properly date marked after opening. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
67
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark. Operator stated opened 2 days prior, applied date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Jun 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bibbs at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor under oven .manager put on bun tray. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverage stored with and above food in rich in cooler. Employee moved beverage containers to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
78
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above milk in walk in cooler . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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.....shredded cheese 49°, blocks cheese 50°, mozzarella cheese 46° in glass door reach in cooler and milk 49°, tofu 50° , raw beef 49° , raw chicken 50° , bacon 50° in walk in cooler being held more than 4 hours **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....shredded cheese 49°, blocks cheese 50°, mozzarella cheese 46° in glass door reach in cooler and milk 49°, tofu 50° , raw beef 49° , raw chicken 50° , bacon 50° in walk in cooler being held more than 4 hours some less than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food and some food moved to another walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by chair . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...observed at 2:28 from open can green salsa , marinara sauce at reach in cooler , per manager food was opened between 10 am to 11 am . Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
47
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 44°, mashed potatoes 45° in walk in cooler being held less than four hours.operator moved another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by big garbage can . Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored towel in handwashing sink . Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233...one employee expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...one hand washing sink.
27-16-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wicked Chef Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wicked Chef Catering on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wicked Chef Catering?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wicked Chef Catering.
How does Wicked Chef Catering compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Wicked Chef Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Wicked Chef Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wicked Chef Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wicked Chef Catering 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 Wicked Chef Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wicked Chef Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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