Yard House #8311
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Yard House #8311 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens average 81, so Yard House #8311 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- oil spray bottle has no label at cook line Advised to label
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- paddle in water at 78 F at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 touched visibly soiled wiping cloth while using it to hold end of tongs used to remove cooked hamburger from grill and then handled raw hamburger with same hand while placing to cook without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then removed visibly soiled wiping cloth, changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At cook line; truffle oil stored in direct contact with non-food grade plastic spray bottle designed and labeled for chemical use only. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat washed and diced cauliflower.
08B-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. At cook line hand wash sink; clean bowls to be used to serve food to customers stored under paper towel dispenser. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
67
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Nov 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches behind thermalizer 1 live on open top reach in cooler at cook line 1 live in electrical room adjacent to pantry station 1 live in dining room by booths Operator unable to kill **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner for boiled eggs container; food in direct contact with paper towels Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in the dining room Operator killed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee,wiped tongs used to flip various foods on dirty soiled towel; same tongs used to flip seafood wiped with dirty towel in between uses and reused to work with burgers and steaks; observed same towel used to also clean prep food area; Advised to have multiple sanitized utensils handy when working with foods; Manager educated; tongs discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. employee touched trash can and wiped hands on dirty apron and proceeded to bag sauce. Educated operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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 wiped gloved hands with soiled towel at cook line and proceeded to touch pickles and clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands.employee educated; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.employee doubled gloved touching raw chicken removed one pair of gloves by using her hands; touched clean plates to plate food without washing hands; educated operator on double glove procedures; operator educated employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored inside handwashing sink at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (42-49F - Cooling) at 1:51pm since 11am at 2:20 pm 46-52 ; at top reach in cooler at cook line; operator moved tomatoes to freezer to rapid chill.at this current rate product will not reach 41F within 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to scoop cooked pasta stored on top of pasta; operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cleaned sanitized soup bowls stored next to hand washing sink exposed to splash when sink in use. Operator moved bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in dessert station adjacent cook line 8 dead roaches in electrical room adjacent to pantry station 1 dead roach on expo line 1 dead roach in cook line across from flat top 2 dead dining area Operator cleaned areas **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell storing utensils with no running water operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dipperwell drain pipe leaking waste water onto floor
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 50 ppm ; operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
21
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
30
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- fried mushrooms at cook line; as per operator on time since 10:30; time stamped; **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Standing water in floor- under prep sink at pizza station
29-19-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed - prep area in the back of the kitchen
36-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair- torn gaskets at drawer at cook line;
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water cups n prep stations at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (49-41F - Cold Holding); in cold holding unit at pizza station; food not prepared or portioned today; food overstocked; food out of temperature for less than four hours; smaller portions made and moved on the bottom of the refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms not washed before cutting; operator trained employee; prep sink set up and placed in water to be washed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (41-61F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler across from the grill; mozzarella cheese (41-57F - Cold Holding); at pantry station ; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods overstocked ; Operator divided container into smaller portions and moved foods inside bottom part of the cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (127-167F - Hot Holding) at steam table at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for less than 30 minutes; food not stirred and not covered in between orders; Operator stirred food; rechecked to 160 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line;
23-03-4
70
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Insect killer spray/corrective action taken/operator discarded chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Measuring scoops/prep area/corrective action taken/operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yard House #8311 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yard House #8311 on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yard House #8311?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yard House #8311.
How does Yard House #8311 compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yard House #8311 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Yard House #8311's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yard House #8311 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yard House #8311 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 Yard House #8311 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yard House #8311 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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