Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

MACARTHUR'S

4000 RCA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-57-6

Detail 24541306

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) discussed with operator who ran machine multiple times at recheck strip turned black. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24541305

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line tongs stored on oven door handles, discussed with operator who removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24541304

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple cooking oil bottles not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottles.

Feb 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

12A-25-4

Detail 24403555

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped face and without washing hands handled multiple containers in reach in cooler, discussed with operator who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24403554

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 small live flying insect on butter spray and Approximately 5 small flying insects on bread. Discussed with operator see stop sale. Approximately 4 small live flying insects on walls near bread station. Approximately 3 small live flying insects in kitchen on dish cleaning rack at dish washing station. Approximately 1 live flying insect on clean dishes at dish washing area. Approximately 8 small live flying insects on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Approximately 10 small flying insects inside trash can. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24403559

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw salmon stored above non commercially packaged sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24403557

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shrimp stored above cooked grits and cooked wings, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24403558

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 small live flying insect on butter spray and Approximately 5 small flying insects on bread. Discussed with operator see stop sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24403556

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink next to server expo fridge, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

48-01-5

Detail 24403560

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Establishment only has expired certificates.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 23948189

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mashed potatoes (45F - Cooling); in two door cooler a5 cook line; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; food tightly wrapped; See Stop Sale Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23948192

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator was not able to fix; Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23948198

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking his nose and touched clean plates and started working with foods; operator educated employee; employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23948191

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster tail not stored on top of cooked wings and pork - all not commercially packaged; stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23948197

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked bacon in 2 door cooler at cook line; stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23948199

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. mashed potatoes (45F - Cooling); in two door cooler a5 cook line; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; food tightly wrapped; See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in cooler #9 at cook line; food not portioned or prepared today ; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23948194

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in cooler #9 at cook line; food not portioned or prepared today ; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23948200

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (119-134F - Hot Holding)on the prep table at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food placed to be reheated to 165 F; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-33-4

Detail 23948195

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- operator running dishes through chlorine dishwasher - chlorine 0 ppm; not checked before running dishes through; Advise to test dishwasher before; Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23948196

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food- breakfast buffet TCS foods on 4 hour plan; no form present ; emailed and printed during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23948193

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair- observed water leaking from ceilings at the kitchen entrance Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23948190

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- 2 door cooler at cook line Warning

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23421365

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over bread; Raw chicken over cooked ham. Raw bacon over cooked pasta. Educated operator on storage practices; operator moved raw products to another shelf. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: In walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over cooked ham;Raw bacon over cooked mashed potatoes.operator corrected storage. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23421363

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored in broiler above flip top cooler; operator removed. At buffet expo line Bottle of disinfectant stored with to go food containers; operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: At buffet expo line multi purpose disinfectant spray bottle stored next to sanitized coffee cups; and single service items educated operator on storage practices. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23421367

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At buffet expo line hand washing sink used to dump food and dirty latex gloves; discussed with operator to clean - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: At buffet expo line hand washing sink used to dump food discussed with operator to clean Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23421366

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen multiple bottle of water stored on tables where food prep is being done. Operator discarded water bottles. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Employee water bottle stored above to go containers at buffet expo line. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23421368

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at cook line; advised operator to clean. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23421364

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in freezer at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 15

03C-44-5

Detail 23418372

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (157F - Cooking) as per operator food finished cooking; educated operator on minimum cooking temperature for poultry; operator put product back into oven to finish ;rechecked chicken to 173F Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 23418360

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. In dry storage room next to managers office Dented can of mandarin oranges ( 6lbs ) can of apple filling ( 7lbs )and dented black beans can (16 oz) See stop sale.

12A-07-5

Detail 23418370

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw pork while seasoning; employee changed gloves without washing hands; discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

22-57-6

Detail 23418367

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23418364

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over bread; Raw chicken over cooked ham. Raw bacon over cooked pasta. Educated operator on storage practices; operator moved raw products to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23418371

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In managers office adjacent to kitchen one live roach crawling on food manager certification picture frame; operator killed roach. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23418362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box holding unit mashed potatoes (117F - Hot Holding)per operator product placed in unit approximately 30 minutes ago; holding unit was not turned on; operator moved product to reheat to 165F in oven. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23418363

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored in broiler above flip top cooler; operator removed. At buffet expo line Bottle of disinfectant stored with to go food containers; operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 23418366

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips not used to check high temperature dishwasher

31A-11-4

Detail 23418369

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At buffet expo line hand washing sink used to dump food and dirty latex gloves; discussed with operator to clean

36-32-5

Detail 23418373

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling in the kitchen; operator had placed bucket to catch water

12B-07-4

Detail 23418361

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen multiple bottle of water stored on tables where food prep is being done. Operator discarded water bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23418368

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at cook line; advised operator to clean.

23-03-4

Detail 23418374

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in freezer at cook line

02D-01-5

Detail 23418365

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage room next to kitchen office container of quinoa with no label; advised operator to add label.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 23066851

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cheese sauce (59F - Cooling); in 3 door cooler by handwash sink ; as per operator food made last night; food covered; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale

08A-02-6

Detail 23066852

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over fries in reach in freezer at cook line; not commercially packaged Stored properly Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23066848

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. cheese sauce (59F - Cooling); in 3 door cooler by handwash sink ; as per operator food made last night; food covered; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale;

03A-02-5

Detail 23066850

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale;

31B-02-4

Detail 23066849

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the side of cook line Provided Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 22740786

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at the entrance in the kitchen; water leaking from ceiling ;

08B-38-4

Detail 22740785

Basic - Food stored on floor- peeled potatoes in walk-in cooler; stored properly Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22740784

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22740787

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 22423944

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- ice cream scoop in handwash sink by three compartment sink; removed Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22423947

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.- smoked salmon

12B-07-4

Detail 22423945

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water with clean plates on the rack by three compartment sink Removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22423946

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues-cold holding drawers at cook line

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01B-24-5

Detail 21881738

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Seasoned portioned rice (6) dated 03/03 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21881737

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. Emailed copy to operator to post. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21881739

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At banquet hallway. Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08B-02-4

Detail 21288464

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chopped nuts and cheese selection on buffet not covered.

02C-01-5

Detail 21288453

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 7 quarts of salsa dated 08/11 - see stop sale.

01B-24-5

Detail 21288462

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 7 quarts of salsa dated 08/11 - see stop sale.

03F-10-5

Detail 21288459

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed and emailed copy to operator. Operator completed document during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21288463

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce, tomato sauce prepared 2 day prior - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21288461

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

08B-47-4

Detail 21288455

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer several cases of food stored under shelving. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21288456

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from wait station hand sink - operator provided. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 21288457

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Drain at the main kitchen hot line.

12B-13-4

Detail 21288460

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed open water bottle from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21288454

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21288458

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle with oil not labeled.

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 20924694

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-11-4

Detail 20924697

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brush in hot line hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20924695

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables prepared 3 days prior - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20924696

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - open case of croquettes- operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20924698

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked potatoes- operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 20463293

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20463288

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sweet potatoes prepared 2 days ago - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 20463285

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels in contact with cut greens - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20463284

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - dish area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20463291

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open case of pastries on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20463283

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front bar - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20463287

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar.

12B-13-4

Detail 20463292

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed open beverage from flip top cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20463290

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station make table.

02D-01-5

Detail 20463289

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

48-01-5

Detail 20463286

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. J# 135773, 135774 - 05/2021 expired. Inspection conducted waiting on Certificates. Corrective Action Taken