LANTANA, Palm Beach County

THE HIVE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

2412 FLORAL RD, LANTANA, FL 33462

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
LANTANA
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24460147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over fully cooked turkey at tall stainless reach in cooler by cook line, raw pork over sour cream at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24460148

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top across from stove: sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Observed overstocked above rim of food storage pan. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut portion in half and placed in walk in cooler ; keg cooler: seafood chowder (46-47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved product to main walk in cooler by cook line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 24460146

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steam table: meatballs (95F - Hot Holding); black beans (123F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed products back on stove to reheat to 165+F Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 24460149

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer dish machine and quaternary sanitizer triple sinks at bars.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 24217202

High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled dishes loading dish machine and then handled clean dishes unloading dish machine without washing hands. Dish washer went to wash her hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24217198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 41F-53F, on ice at cook line. Ice melted and fish stacked too high. Cook stated fish was put on ice 2 hours ago. Cook replenished the ice and placed half the fish in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01C-10-4

Detail 24217201

Intermediate - Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied on cook line.

03D-15-4

Detail 24217205

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings cooked 30 minutes ago 80F-87F left out on top of fryer. Operator placed wings back in fryer and reheated to 203F. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24217206

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used as a dump sink, ice cubes, straws and lemon wedges in sink at bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 24217207

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24217199

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

01C-03-4

Detail 24217204

Intermediate - Some Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.

08B-38-4

Detail 24217203

Basic - Soup stored on floor in walk in freezer outside. Cook moved on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24217200

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in prep area.

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-32-5

Detail 23507697

Basic - Ceiling in disrepair above shelf in dish area.

12B-01-4

Detail 23507696

Basic - Employee eating while cutting carrots in dish area across dish machine. Reviewed proper procedures.

08B-49-4

Detail 23507693

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator in prep area across dish machine. Operator segregated and marked Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23507692

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under stove and refrigerator in prep area, under triple sink in prep area around floor drain.

23-03-4

Detail 23507694

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf to the left of entrance to dish area.

36-27-5

Detail 23507695

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to steam table in expo area, under hand sink in prep area, under sink next to dish machine.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-05-4

Detail 23166773

High Priority - Cook drank out of a water bottle then engaged in food preparation, grilling chicken without washing hands. Cook went to wash her hands. Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 23166775

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Home made Alfredo sauce 45F-49F cooked yesterday in walk in cooler #2 in a deep covered container.

01B-36-5

Detail 23166767

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Home made Alfredo sauce 45F-49F cooked yesterday in walk in cooler #2 in a deep covered container.

12A-13-4

Detail 23166770

High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled dishes and utensils and then handled clean dishes and utensils without washing hands. Hand sink in dish area blocked by shelf. Operator removed shelf and dish washer was able to wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23166772

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Home made garlic butter date marked 9.14.24 more than 7 days ago in walk in cooler 2.

31A-09-4

Detail 23166774

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dish area, shelf with dishes stored in front of sink. Manager moved shelf out of dish area. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23166768

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine inside. Operator cleaned ice machine during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23166777

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table on cutting board at cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23166771

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, floor covered in ice.

10-20-4

Detail 23166776

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses . Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23166769

Basic - Opened employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22230183

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22230182

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22209615

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw Chicken 62F, crab cakes 64F, ground beef 50F-54F, Mahi 52F, tuna 54F, over night in drawers under grill. Not prepped or cooked today. Escargot 57F-64F in small brown refrigerated in wait area, prepped 4 days ago and kept in refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Chicken 41°F, crab cakes 41°F, ground beef and Mahi 40°F, in walk in cooler. Escargot 55°F in small brown refrigerator in wait area prepared yesterday and kept in said unit over night. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22209614

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 62F, crab cakes 64F, ground beef 50F-54F, Mahi 52F, tuna 54F, over night in drawers under grill. Not prepped or cooked today. Escargot 57F-64F in small brown refrigerated in wait area, prepped 4 days ago and kept in refrigerator. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Chicken 41°F, crab cakes 41°F, ground beef and Mahi 40°F, in walk in cooler. Escargot 55°F in small brown refrigerator in wait area prepared yesterday and kept in said unit over night. See stop sale Admin Complaint

Aug 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

12A-16-4

Detail 22206070

High Priority - Cook began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures with cook, she then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 22206073

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Baked Potatoes 81°F, baked yesterday and left over night on top of oven in wait area. Operator stated they are used for potato skins and will be properly cooled after baking in the future. See stop sale. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 22206072

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Baked Potatoes 81°F, baked yesterday and left over night on top of oven in wait area. Operator stated they are used for potato skins and will be properly cooled after baking. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22206074

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. Raw Chicken 62°F, crab cakes 64°F, ground beef 50°F-54°F, Mahi 52°F, tuna 54°F, over night in drawers under grill. Not prepped or cooked today. Escargot 57°F-64°F in small brown refrigerated in wait area, prepped 4 days ago and kept in refrigerator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22206065

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 62°F, crab cakes 64°F, ground beef 50°F-54°F, Mahi 52°F, tuna 54°F, over night in drawers under grill. Not prepped or cooked today. Escargot 57°F-64°F in small brown refrigerated in wait area, prepped 4 days ago and kept in refrigerator. See stop sale. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22206069

Intermediate - Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22206071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back entrance to kitchen and next to walk in cooler. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22206068

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

36-73-4

Detail 22206067

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under prep table next to saber oven. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22206066

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust gaskets of reach in cooler in wait area. Frame inside walk in cooler. Warning

Jun 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 22068239

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Swai and tuna in front of ground beef Pattie's in drawer under grill. Cook separated properly.

31A-09-4

Detail 22068242

Intermediate - Handwash sink in dish area not accessible for employee use at all times because a cart is parked in front of it. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22068240

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelf in dish area. Operator cleaned floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22068241

Basic - Washed and cut lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler #2. Operator placed on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21977216

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn at cook line. Left flip top cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: Operator ordered new gaskets. Time Extended

May 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21974929

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ribs 59°F, roast 53°F, cooling over night in walk in cooler # 1 cooked yesterday. Ribs in deep closed container and stacked. Whole roast wrapped. See stop sale. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 21974926

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ribs 59°F, roast 53°F, cooling over night in walk in cooler # 1 cooked yesterday. Ribs in deep closed container and stacked. Whole roast wrapped. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21974930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130°F for less than one hour at cook line. Cook reheated chicken to 170°F for hot holding. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21974927

Basic - Cooks coffe container on a food preparation table at cook line. Cook removed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21974928

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn at cook line. Left flip top cooler. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21974931

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21974925

Basic - Raw carrots and celery not washed prior to preparation. Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21881567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over peppers in prep area. Cook reversed. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21881561

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Tuna 55°F-60°F thawed inside package, than stored in walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 21881565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid butter 119°F, on cook line. Cook reheated 170°F. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21881564

Intermediate - Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper date marking with the owner. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21881570

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in dish area. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21881563

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish area.

06-09-1

Detail 21881568

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. Tuna 55°F-60°F thawed inside package, than stored in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

10-08-5

Detail 21881562

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine at back door. Operator removed.

10-07-4

Detail 21881569

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing unclean water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 119°F. Operator replaced water 145°F.

06-01-5

Detail 21881566

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21506021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 49°F, at cook line for less than one hour. Ice melted. Cook added ice filled up the entire container with ice. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21506023

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-03-5

Detail 21506026

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training provided National Safety Compliance.

08B-38-4

Detail 21506022

Basic - Chicken egg rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21506024

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 90°F. Cook reheated water 170°F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21506020

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf at entrance to kitchen. Shelf was cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21506025

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line. Operator double bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20841626

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Container empty. No sanitizer available. Operator went to buy a new container during inspection. Container was replaced at the end of inspection 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20841622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°F, ground beef 47°F, Mahi 48°F, in drawer under grill. Cook stated for less than 2 hours. Cook placed ice bags on all items. At the end of inspection all food was cooked and gone.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20841624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 95°F-105°F hotholding on grill in double pans. Cook reheated chicken to 170°F and hot held in single pan. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20841623

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20841625

Intermediate - Some Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Older tags are marked, cooks stopped marking with the last day served just recently. All tags must be marked with the last day served.

Oct 18, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.