The Bistro at Old Palm

11899 Old Palm Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 · Permanent Food Service · License 6022604

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic
    -6
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 30
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitSep 30, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    2 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      At cook line low boy, Raw shell eggs stored above pasteurized eggs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      At cook line, in use utensils in standing water 68°F. Operator removed water.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1