Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

FIREFIN GRILL

2401 PGA BLVD STE 160, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Apr 3, 2025
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 23683584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Advised to mark with last date served Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23683585

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- all cutting boards at cook line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time Extended

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Total: 9

01D-01-5

Detail 23518344

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon and hamachi served raw no parasite proof Operator was able to request letter of proof from vendor during the inspection Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23518347

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23518345

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over lemonade in walk-in cooler; stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23518348

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw dis in walk-in cooler Stored properly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23518351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (45F - Cold Holding);in cooler #3 at cook line As per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food placed on ice ; Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23518350

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Advised to mark with last date served Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23518349

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- all cutting boards at cook line Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23518352

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 23518346

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar Employee unable to provide

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22987683

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- at cook line Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22987687

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at cook line and expo Provided Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22987684

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the bar; operator fixed Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22987685

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22987686

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

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 22802839

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 22644402

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator requested it from food distributor; provided Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22644400

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22644397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- sushi rice at cook line; since 2:30; time marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 22644399

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 22644401

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line

53B-01-5

Detail 22644396

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

36-34-5

Detail 22644398

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

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22247479

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door does not close. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: No freezer door on order Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22247478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 15

03G-05-5

Detail 22243892

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Reduced oxygen packaging of Salmon, Mahi portions held under 48 hours operator removed fish from packaging. Educated on special process - operator stated will not use ROP moving forward. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-05-5

Detail 22243893

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 109F - operator removed to dish area. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22243895

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. display case - cream cheese (45-46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today removed from lowboy cooler and held overnight and more than 4 hours - stop sale. Hot line - butter (77F) sitting out at room temperature 2 hours - operator states held from last evening more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22243902

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. display case - cream cheese (45-46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today removed from lowboy cooler and held overnight and more than 4 hours - stop sale. Hot line - butter (77F) sitting out at room temperature 2 hours - held from last evening more than 4 hours - see stop sale. grill station - salmon (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in top unit of make table under 2 hours - operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Warning

01B-19-5

Detail 22243898

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi station Sushi rice no time mark. See stop sale. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22243891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi station Sushi rice no time mark. See stop sale. Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 22243896

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Reviewed procedure with operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22243897

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling - roasted Brussels sprout (74F - Cooling) 3:15 cooling since 2:45pm recheck 60 mins 4:15 pm 73F. Operator moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22243899

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi station - hanging chemical spray bottle - operated removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 22243900

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi and specialty rolls menu and Tuna and salmon tartare on main menu does not show raw ingredients. Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 22243904

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22243901

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roasted Brussels sprouts prepared 2 days prior - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22243903

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door does not close. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22243890

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22243894

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

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-86-1

Detail 21792050

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Fresh cut vegetables and fish using paper - operator not able to prove its food grade. - operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21792053

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sushi bar - operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21792051

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21792049

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door and door jam in poor repair.

14-69-4

Detail 21792052

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 21792054

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wine cruet not inverted - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site