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KITCHEN NORTH

KITCHEN NORTH in PALM BEACH GARDENS has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5250 DONALD ROSS RD #100

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13468572

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **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 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935421

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At tall reach in cooler tuna bearing label to remove from packaging before thawed not removed- see stop sale.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At salad reach in cooler- in use avocado with sticker still attached- educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- pudding dated 07/09/25 not used within7 days- see stop sale.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At kitchen area- employee entered through front door and started opening reach in cooler doors and preparing food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler raw tuna stored over sauces/ dressing and chopped lettuce - operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At tall reach in cooler tuna bearing label to remove from packaging before thawed not removed- see stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter - Butter 78F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out - food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At cookline on speed rack-Butter 79F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At reach in cooler at cookline- herb butter 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At large reach in cooler - chopped lettuce 59F- cold holding, Caesar dressing 50F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of tempers overnight - see stop sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter - Butter 78F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out - food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At cookline on speed rack-Butter 79F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At reach in cooler at cookline- herb butter 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At large reach in cooler - chopped lettuce 59F- cold holding, Caesar dressing 50F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of tempers overnight - see stop sale Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At walk in cooler gallon of milk not date marks operator date marked for 07/19/25. 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: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802556

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739859

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocado with sticker still attached- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- one dented can of artichokes and one dented can of white beans - see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-13-4: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 handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler -Sour cream 45F- cold holding , caviar 45F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 45F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler -Sour cream 45F- cold holding , caviar 45F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 45F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cookline on speed rack- Cooked sweet potato 74F at 3:45 to 74F at 4:25( cooling since3:00 ), cooked cauliflower 74F at 3:45 to 64F at 4:25 ( cooling since 3:90)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within 2 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775101

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- dented can of Chickpeas and can of Italian peed tomatoes- see stop sale.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over butter- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603222

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface for cooked asparagus in walk in cooler. Employee removed cloth and replaced with parchment paper. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal ear plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, on cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw cilantro not washed prior to preparation, employee cutting cilantro without washing it first. Employee went to wash cilantro. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603062

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374285

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating by three compartment sink- educated operator - employee moved to dinning room. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- dented cans of chocolate pudding and artichokes- see stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-29-4: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 cell phone then proceeded to handle - containers of food to stock reach in cooler- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site 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/ Warning
  • 53B-05-5: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. Employee training expired -12/20/23 for all employees. Warning