WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

THE HIDEOUT KITCHEN AND CAFE

7547 GARDEN RD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
5 High Priority
Feb 12, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

12A-27-4

Detail 24367290

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and continued to work with foods and touched clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands; educated manager; manager asked employee to wash hands; employee did not;

12A-13-4

Detail 24367293

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. Observed employee numerous times wiping food debris from gloved hands on soiled cloth towel and continued to cook foods touching utensils and plates; educated manager; manager asked employee to wash hands and change gloves; employee changed gloves but did not wash hands;

50-17-3

Detail 24367291

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator showed receipt of payment; license still showed not renewed Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24367288

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (62F - Cold Holding);next to steam table; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; advised to keep in ice bath to maintain 41 F or use four hour plan; reviewed TPHC; sliced cheese (42-47F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food overstocked; smaller portions made; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24367292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (77F - Hot Holding)next to steam table; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to steam table to reheat to 165 F Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24367289

Intermediate - 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. New employee at cook line; no employee agreement signed; employee signed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 24018458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer at front customer bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Same. Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 24018459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At lower portion of prep table where cutting lards are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Same. Time Extended

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24017009

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Body lotion stored over seasonings at dry storage rack. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24017010

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024. Operator emailed copy of updated license Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 24017007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw Philly beef over fully cooked chicken tenders at reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Raw bacon over fully cooked pasta, raw pork sausage over fully cooked ground beef at stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 24017013

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef Handling raw ground beef, changed gloves and then grabbed burger bun with no hand wash. Educated chef on proper hand washing procedures. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24017014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Flip top cooler: turkey (44F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Observed cooler with lid open, missing pans leaving gaps for cold air to escape. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator not to leave gaps for pans at upper portion of cooler and leave lid closed during off peak hours. on counter by range stove: pooled eggs (68F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator returned pooled eggs to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 24017005

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure emailed to operator. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24017008

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled at cook line. Advised operator to label all chemicals. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24017012

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer at front customer bar area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24017011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler shelves and door frames have an accumulation of food debris and black mold like substance. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 24017006

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At lower portion of prep table where cutting lards are stored. Warning

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 8

12A-27-4

Detail 23667162

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee numerous times cracking raw shell eggs and touching food containers , spatulas without washing hands ; manager educated; employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-07-5

Detail 23667164

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched soiled towels, cleaned prep station at cook line, touched raw shell eggs, put gloves on without washing hands first and started to crack raw shell eggs, took gloves off and out new pair without washing hands; manager educated; employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23667167

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

08A-02-6

Detail 23667163

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and ground beef over fries and cooked sausages in freezer at cook line- not commercially packaged Stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23667161

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over onions and pickled jalapeños in cooler at cook line Stored properly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23667166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding); potatoes (52F - Cold Holding in the kitchen at cook line and inside steam table on ice; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; advised to properly set up ice bath; eggs moved inside cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23667160

Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- to store meat Containers removed Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23667165

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- in standing water inside handwashing sink at cook line. Moved inside cooler Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-27-4

Detail 23374733

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands - Employee instructed to wash hands - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23374730

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gallon of milk dated 11/04.

03B-01-6

Detail 23374732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.steam table - Alfredo sauce (123F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours - moved to stove for reheat. Alfredo sauce (165F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23374731

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures for ROP fish.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

01B-01-4

Detail 22667162

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sliced jalapeños

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22392377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cook line ceiling/ tiles/ vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: At cook line ceiling/ tiles/ vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22392378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen: reach in coolers,interior/shelves soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: At kitchen: reach in coolers,interior/shelves soiled. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22392376

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in double stainless reach in cooler near prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Standing water in double stainless reach in cooler near prep area. Time Extended

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 22389408

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage: dented can of sliced ripe olives. Operator removed. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22389400

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double stainless reach in cooler: raw beef stored over containers of cooked chili and cooked beef. Operator removed ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22389404

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 cook line flip top cooler: shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding) At double stainless reach in(s); chilli (overnight) (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator items were not prepared or portioned today, being held in coolers overnight. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22389403

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler: shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding) At double stainless reach in(s); chilli (overnight) (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator items were not prepared or portioned today, being held in coolers overnight. See stop sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22389398

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in pan on grill: cooked sausage (72F - Hot Holding) As per operator being held 30 minutes. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22389409

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At front counter: jug of milk opened on Thursday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22389406

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen: can opener blade soiled. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22389410

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwashing area: spray bottle of bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22389407

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cook line ceiling/ tiles/ vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22389399

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line: open employee beverage stored over steam table on expo line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22389405

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen: reach in coolers,interior/shelves soiled. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22389401

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22389402

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in double stainless reach in cooler near prep area. Warning

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-08-7

Detail 21680774

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority

16-37-1

Detail 21680772

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At triple sink; sink and surface (DDBSA) sanitizer used, no chemical test kit provided. Warning Priority: Intermediate

02B-02-5

Detail 21680771

Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

22-20-5

Detail 21680773

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

Jan 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.