Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

CHRISTOPHERS KITCHEN

4783 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Feb 24, 2026
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24392487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, dressing with fresh garlic and oil (49F - Cold Holding); vegetable soup (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of cold holding parameters, operator place items onto ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23952363

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling cleaning supplies then proceeded to put on gloves and prepare food without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 23952362

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At dishwashing area - employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to wash their hands for 5 seconds then handle clean dishes - educated operator- employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23952361

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At market area grab and go cooler- Cauliflower pizza 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23952364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At market area grab and go cooler- Cauliflower pizza 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At walk in cooler- Cut melon 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in freezer to quick chill. At tall three door reach in cooler - cooked pasta 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- food left out on counter as per operator- operator placed in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23952365

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At market grab and go cooler - Caesar salad 56F at 10:40 to 56F at 11:00 ( cooling since 10:00AM)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within re sing time - operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Warning

25-18-4

Detail 23952366

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. At employee bathroom- single service gloves stored in bathroom- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23512256

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage/ prep area- two dented cans of tomato strips- see stop sale Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23512257

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At back hallway near prep area- approximately 5 small flying insects on walls. At front counter prep line- approximately 2 small flying insects landing on shelf with clean dishes above prep area and steam table. At back prep area- approximately-3 small flying insects landing on shelves with clean utensils and dry food storage above prep tables At market area - approximately 2 small flying insect by Single service items. At bar area - approximately 2 small flying insect landing on wall and bar counter. At dining room - approximately 4 small flying insects on decorative plant in dining room. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 23512255

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23512258

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler in use egg plant with stickers still attached - educated operator - employee removed and washed properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23391645

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area reach in cooler - Coleslaw 45-48F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today- food out temperature overnight - see stop sale. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23391643

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area reach in cooler - Coleslaw 45-48F- cold holding- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today- food out temperature overnight - see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23391642

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar area with metal scrub inside- operator removed.

16-46-4

Detail 23391641

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-08-4

Detail 23391644

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm corrected to 200ppm)

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 22814123

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands- educated operator employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22814126

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At large prep reach in cooler- at back prep room- mole 47F- cold holding, cooked sweet potatoes 47-48F -cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator employee left out on counter for 20 minutes- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22814124

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At shop area - spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22814121

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At large back prep room- handwash sink blocked by trash can - operator removed. At dishmachine area- dirty dishes blocking handwash sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22814122

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter near front counter- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22814125

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter by cookline area- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22395616

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler near prep area-marinara sauce 45F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 days - see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22395615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler near prep area-marinara sauce 45F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 days - see stop sale. At reach in cooler in prep room- coleslaw 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22395618

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep counter - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22395617

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter - soiled wiping cloth stored on counter- operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

09-01-4

Detail 21717994

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee garnishing cooked dishes with cilantro and peanuts with bare hands, discussed with operator

41-17-4

Detail 21717995

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance in prep area not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21717996

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21258513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... spinach dip 46°, potato salad 46° , quinoa salad 48°, mixed salad 48° in display market cooler , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21258516

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pico de gallo 54°, cut tomatoes 53°, arigola 57°, crab cake 58° in reach in drawer next to hot holding at kitchen, per manager food being held less than four hours . Employee discarded food...spinach dip 46°, potato salad 46°, quinoa salad 48°, mixed salad 48° in display market cooler , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21258515

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee cleaned . Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21258518

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21258512

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21258517

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment left opened not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee closed . Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21258511

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep station Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21258514

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....nuts , salt in cook line , salt flour in dry storage area. . Employee labeled. Warning

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 20783914

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 door cooler - curry soup (59 - Cold Holding) operator states held overnight in a 5 gallons container and removed from cooler. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: 3 gallons Sautéed mushrooms 51°F - cooling operator states held overnight in the 3 door reach in - see stop sale. Repeat Violation. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20783912

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 door cooler - curry soup (59 - Cold Holding) operator states held overnight in a 5 gallons container and removed from cooler. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door reach in - salsa (53 - Cold Holding) held overnight in lowboy cooler at front counter moved to 3 door reach in cooler in the morning - not portioned or prepared see stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: 3 gallons Sautéed mushrooms 51°F - cooling operator states held overnight in the 3 door reach in - see stop sale. Repeat Violation. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 20783913

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Tested at over 100° dish area hand sink, front counter hand sink under 100°. Still under repair. Time Extended

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 20780497

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 door cooler - curry soup (59 - Cold Holding) operator states held overnight in a 5 gallons container and removed from cooler. See stop sale.

50-17-2

Detail 20780487

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03A-21-5

Detail 20780492

High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CK Go - breakfast burritos (cooked potatoes (62°F) sitting on counter just received from outside company. Outside company states product left at 33°F at 8:30am.

01B-02-5

Detail 20780489

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 door cooler - curry soup (59 - Cold Holding) operator states held overnight in a 5 gallons container and removed from cooler. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door reach in - salsa (53 - Cold Holding) held overnight in lowboy cooler at front counter moved to 3 door reach in cooler in the morning - not portioned or prepared see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20780488

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door reach in - salsa (53 - Cold Holding) held overnight in lowboy cooler at front counter moved to 3 door reach in cooler in the morning - not portioned or prepared see stop sale.

03D-06-5

Detail 20780496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. CK Go - breakfast burritos (cooked potatoes (62°F) 9:30am cooling since 8:30am recheck 57°F - operator opened and covered containers to facilitate the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20780499

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish area - operator removed empty boxes. Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 20780494

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

27-16-4

Detail 20780491

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

13-07-4

Detail 20780490

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20780498

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot line make table drawer falling off and supported by an insert pan.

02D-03-4

Detail 20780495

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 20780493

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm);operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 20521220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 20521219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20521221

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 20345424

High Priority - Diswasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20345423

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled.employee picked up sanitizer bucket from the floor and set on in use cutting board. Employee cleaned and sanitized cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-12-1

Detail 20345427

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. For bottled juices made out of fresh vegetables and fruits. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20345429

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20345426

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20345428

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20345425

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 20345422

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepackaged Juices and salads in Market place area. Warning