Palm Beach County Restaurants Temporarily Closed Over Pest, Sanitation Issues

Four eateries shuttered after inspectors found roaches, rodents, and food safety violations.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:33pm

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Four restaurants in Palm Beach County, Florida were temporarily closed by health inspectors after they uncovered pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, and food safety violations at the establishments.

Why it matters

Restaurant closures due to health code violations are a common occurrence, but they highlight the importance of proper food handling and sanitation practices to protect public health. These incidents also raise questions about oversight and enforcement of health regulations in the local food service industry.

The details

The four restaurants cited were Boca Raton's Sushi Bon, West Palm Beach's Cafe Boulud, Palm Beach Gardens' Cafe Chardonnay, and Jupiter's Guanabanas. Inspectors found issues ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to improper food storage and lack of employee handwashing. All the establishments were allowed to reopen after addressing the violations.

  • The inspections and closures occurred in early April 2026.

The players

Sushi Bon

A Japanese restaurant in Boca Raton that was temporarily closed due to health code violations.

Cafe Boulud

A French restaurant in West Palm Beach that was temporarily closed due to health code violations.

Cafe Chardonnay

A restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens that was temporarily closed due to health code violations.

Guanabanas

A restaurant in Jupiter that was temporarily closed due to health code violations.

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The takeaway

These temporary restaurant closures serve as a reminder that even high-profile eateries must maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards to protect public health. Ongoing health inspections and enforcement of regulations are crucial to ensuring the safety of the local dining scene.