Zipitios
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Zipitios, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wash hand with no soap and then put on gloves and started food preparation.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above cooked beans open walkin refrigerator. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed with new employee. I emailed operator form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fry oil in plastic container On floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container in hand sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe at cook in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at Flip top refrigerator cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers with diced tomatoes on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe open bottle water bottle open in Flip top refrigerator Operator removed.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe simple syrup and squeeze bottle not label that bar.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw shelled eggs about unwashed corn. Operator moved eggs.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled.. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at Flip top refrigerator
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe open bottle of water on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
67
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) operation correct to Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe refried beans dated 7/22., salsa 7/22. See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe refried beans dated 7/22., salsa 7/22. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe above flip top refrigerator refried beans (120F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
45
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above cooked beef in walk-in refrigerator. Operator removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe open coca-cola on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed tomato's above cooked meat.
08B-17-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zipitios last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zipitios on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zipitios?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zipitios.
How does Zipitios compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Zipitios most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Zipitios' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zipitios have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zipitios means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Zipitios inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zipitios is inspected around two times per year on average.
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