Doubletree Palm Beach Gardens
4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 · Permanent Food Service · License 6000677
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 24, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 24), 2 basic-18
- Emergency closure on Oct 23, reopened Oct 24Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 24, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 23, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In reach in freezer at cook line non commercially packaged raw salmon stored directly above ice cream, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee exited kitchen to outside loading bay, then returned to kitchen without washing hands employee engaged in filling water pitcher, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying around ice machine at server expo station. Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying around juice dispenser. Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying near food preparation table by back door. Discussed with operator to eliminate all live flying insects.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Approximately 30 live roaches crawling on wall behind cooking equipment at cook line coming out of broken cove molding tiles. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on apron at dish washing station. Approximately 2 live roaches on floor under dishwashing table. Approximately 5 live roaches under dish washer on wall and floor. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on dishwashing tray. Approximately 1 live roach on wall next to dishwashing station. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on floor by ice machine. Approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall across from oven Approximately 2 live roaches on floor by back door. Approximately 2 live roaches on floor at cook line. Discussed with operator to eliminate all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand washing sink used as dump sink, discussed with operator.
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Approximately 1 dead roach on the wall at Dishwashing area. Approximately 11 dead roaches under dishwashing table on floor. Approximately 1 dead roach on top of dish washing machine. Approximately 2 dead roaches on top of dishwashing table. Approximately 1 dead roach behind Coca Cola cooler on floor. Approximately 2 dead roaches behind cooler on floor at cook line. Approximately 11 dead roaches under clean dish storage racks. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Behind cook line multiple cove molding tiles loose and in disrepair, discussed with operator to repair.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.