PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN

Name: PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN
Address: 3205 S US HWY 1, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34982, US
Rating: 70.8

3205 S US HWY 1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982

License #6605090

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70.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN in FORT PIERCE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 14 minor.

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[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Employee marked all containers
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave copy to manager employees signed
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler not properly shutting seal missing,
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray and containers on sink, employee removed
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table with bags and condiments. Employee placed in container
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and purse on shelf with drinks. Removed and placed in container
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temp still frozen, employee placed in running water
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Employee closed
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In freezer employee disposed of
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken still frozen
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed layering gloves, gloves must be removed and hands washed before placing a new set of gloves on. Employee removed and washed hands
[53A-05-6] 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/

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