WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

BANG BANG SEAFOOD & GRILL

3897 N HAVERHILL RD STE 124, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
4 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 24493254

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non grade bags used in direct contact with collard greens in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24493260

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 low boy, macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24493261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy, macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24493259

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked rice (78F - Hot Holding; Mac and cheese (111F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F. Operator placed items onto stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24493257

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24493256

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

35B-01-4

Detail 24493253

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24493255

Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on floor. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24493258

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At dry storage, opened single service items improperly stored. Items not stored 6" from floor. Warning

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 24274529

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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24274528

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat seafood sauce. Operator moved seafood sauce above raw shell eggs. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02D-12-1

Detail 24274530

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh lemon/strawberry/blueberry/mango juices packaged in the establishment and have not been processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Advised Operator juices cannot be sold until proper labeling has been applied. Operator removed juices from display, agreed stating juices will no longer be sold until proper warning label applied. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 23656752

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle wiping cloth bucket of chlorine solution then began handling fryer basket; no glove change no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 23656750

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door reach in freezer: raw mussels stored above cooked crab legs in open bag. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23656753

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door reach in cooler: raw shrimp and raw catfish stored above various sauces. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23656758

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

02D-12-1

Detail 23656756

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed lemonade, strawberry lemonade, blue berry lemonade made and packaged in establishment not bearing a warning label. Emailed label information to operator.

01C-05-4

Detail 23656751

Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23656757

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 23656755

Intermediate - Mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

11-26-1

Detail 23656754

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. Employee employed approximately 3 weeks. Emailed form to operator.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 23331265

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in Freezer; Raw shrimp stored over open container of ready to eat corn Advised operator who removed corn Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23331262

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Reach in Cooler; Raw shell eggs above prepped colored greens. Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23331264

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; cooked colored greens (109F - Hot Holding) Per operator held for approximately 35 minutes Advised to reheat to 165+F Operator moved to microwave an begin reheating process Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23331261

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Steam Table; Large containers of chemicals (chlorine, fabuloso and liquid soap) stored above steam table containing cooked meals Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23331263

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In Kitchen; Handwash sink blocked by garbage bin Operator fixed Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

08A-17-6

Detail 22800070

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Advised operator about proper storage in freezer. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22800071

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 low boy, raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (55F - Cold Holding); French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items stored more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22800068

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy, raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw catfish (55F - Cold Holding); French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items store for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22800069

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 reach in cooler, commercially packaged sauces open more than 24 hours not date marked. Advised operator all items opened more than 24 hours need date marking. Operator date marked items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 22492855

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

35B-03-4

Detail 22492854

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door