The Dancing Crane
11401 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33412 · Permanent Food Service · License 6010030
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
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.
At walk in freezer, Raw salmon stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At ware washing area, no soap at hand sink. Operator provided hand soap.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
At walk in cooler, Unwashed produce-potatoes stored over cooked vegetables-Carrots, green beans. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
At walk in freezer, Juice stored on floor. At dry storage, Bottle drink stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
At cook line, in use knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee eating in food prep/ware washing area.
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.