PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN
PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN located in FORT PIERCE has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
US Highway 1
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34982
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13591968
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930671
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table near condiments Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cooks line ambient 65f cold holding , do not store food in cooler until it maintains 41or below
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case mushrooms Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In unit on cooks line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken legs 65f hold holding, manager states has been there less then 3 hours advised to add to time plan. Or keep at 135f or hotter Warning
- 53A-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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 6/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819392
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed