How many restaurants are in West Palm Beach, Florida?

There are 971 restaurants tracked in West Palm Beach, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in West Palm Beach?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in West Palm Beach is 88.3 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach County · 971 restaurants

West Palm Beach has transformed from Palm Beach's quieter neighbor into a dining destination in its own right. Clematis Street and the CityPlace district anchor a restaurant scene that ranges from upscale cocktail bars to casual waterfront spots along the Intracoastal. With over 780 restaurants and a growing young professional population, the city offers a more approachable alternative to the exclusivity across the bridge on Palm Beach island.

971

Restaurants

47.8%

A-Rated

88.3

Avg Score

3,823

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

971

Graded restaurants

971

Inspection records

3,823

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

West Palm Beach has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

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About Dining in West Palm Beach

Of West Palm Beach's 971 graded restaurants, 47.8% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 11.5% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 112 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across West Palm Beach is 88.3 out of 100, based on 3,823 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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