ROYAL PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL

280 S SR 7 #100, ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jan 8, 2026
City
ROYAL PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 24289287

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cookline handwashing sink - trash can blocking sink- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24018214

High Priority - Approximately 2 Live, small flying insects , flying around brooms and dustpans by back area. Operator killed Corrected On-Site

03C-44-5

Detail 24018217

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line. Observed cook placed Cooked chicken 150F cooking. On top of a piece of bread to sell. Operator placed chicken back on the grill and discarded bread. Cooked chicken finished cooking at 168F cooking Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24018212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to Ice Cream machine Front counter , milk 49F cold holding, homemade ranch dressing 46F cold holding Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours.and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24018218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area. cooked chicken 98F hot holding, French fries 90F hot holding Per operator products stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to discarded Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24018213

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle with degreaser stored next to a box with deli paper use to wrap burgers. Operator moved box Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24018215

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler. Unwashed cucumbers stored above a container with sliced tomatoes. Advised operator to stored properly.

21-08-4

Detail 24018216

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23428556

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Jul 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23011928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - cut lettuce 48F- cold holding, cut mixed greens 48F- cold holding , cooked eggs 47-48F- cold holding, milk 47-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour as per operator- operator started to place food in walk in freezer to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23011927

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler - Raw beef 48F at 3:15 to 47-48F at 3:35 ( cooling since 12:30), raw chicken 47-48F at 3:15 to 47-48F at 3:35 ( cooling since 12:00) prepped tomatoes 47-48F at 3:15 to 47-48F at 3:35 ( cooling since 2:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time - operator moved food to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23011929

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwashing sink- pitcher inside hand wash sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23011926

Basic - Stored food not covered. At small reach in freezer - chicken bites not covered operator covered. Warning

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22630957

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container and sponge inside handwash sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22630958

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of glass cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22630959

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by cookline handwash sink.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-09-4

Detail 22272718

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook removed outer gloves with their hands after handling raw burgers then removed inner gloves put on new gloves without washing hands - operator instructed employee to wash hands and the glove changing policy. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22272717

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In ice machine in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21774907

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

32-02-4

Detail 21774906

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at womens restroom. Operator closed door Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21774908

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on shelving and floor. Discussed with operator Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 21288862

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at condenser in walk in freezer. Discussed with operator

23-03-4

Detail 21288863

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at wall in mop sink area. Operator states wall is going to be replaced Corrective Action Taken

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21146071

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

08B-39-4

Detail 21146072

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados with stickers- at flip top cooler at cookline- Educated operator- operator placed avocados to be washed Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20913084

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12.01.2021. Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 20913083

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator discarded voluntarily. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03D-06-5

Detail 20514076

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. Observed two big deep covered containers with chopped romaine inside walk-in cooler at 11:06am (56°F - ambient Cooling),rechecked at 11:32am same temperature. Per operator product ambient cooling for approximately 10 minutes. At the current ambient cooling rate product will not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator uncovered products. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20514078

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a dirty glove and a dirty towel blocking access to hand washing sink on cook line by prep door. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20514072

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 20514073

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20514075

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

36-02-5

Detail 20514077

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 20514074

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold and/or dust. Mop sink