Inspections Close 2 Palm Beach County Restaurants, 44 Earn Perfect Scores

Florida restaurant owners not required to post inspection results, so we provide the details for you.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:04am

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In the latest round of health inspections in Palm Beach County, Florida, two restaurants were temporarily closed due to various violations, while 44 others earned perfect scores, meeting all state standards. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducts routine inspections, and the Department of Health investigates any food-borne illness outbreaks.

Why it matters

Restaurant health and safety is a top concern for diners, and these inspection reports provide transparency into the conditions at local eateries. While some restaurants face temporary closures, the high number of perfect scores shows many are upholding state standards for cleanliness and food handling.

The details

The two restaurants that were temporarily closed were 297 E Palmetto Park Rd in Boca Raton and 721 Village Blvd #107e in West Palm Beach. The Boca Raton location had 7 total violations, including a high-priority issue with live roaches found in the kitchen. The West Palm Beach restaurant had 16 total violations, including 6 high-priority issues such as live flying insects, improper food storage, and temperature abuse of time/temperature control for safety foods.

  • The inspections were conducted from April 6-12, 2026.
  • The two closed restaurants were reinspected and allowed to reopen after making the necessary corrections.

The players

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

The state agency responsible for routine regulation and inspection of restaurants in Florida.

Florida Department of Health

The state agency responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

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What’s next

The two restaurants that were temporarily closed will require follow-up inspections to ensure they have addressed all the violations before they can fully reopen.

The takeaway

These inspection reports highlight the importance of restaurant health and safety oversight, as well as the need for greater transparency so diners can make informed choices. While some establishments face temporary closures, the high number of perfect scores shows many local restaurants are upholding state standards.