How many health inspections has BONEFISH GRILL had?

BONEFISH GRILL has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BONEFISH GRILL ever been shut down?

No, BONEFISH GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BONEFISH GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at BONEFISH GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

BONEFISH GRILL

9897 LAKE WORTH RD, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BONEFISH GRILL LLC · License: SEA6019719

BONEFISH GRILL in Lake Worth, FL has 19 inspections on record with 54 total violations (2.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

54Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 11, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 26, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

BONEFISH GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BONEFISH GRILL had?: BONEFISH GRILL has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BONEFISH GRILL ever been shut down?: No, BONEFISH GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BONEFISH GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at BONEFISH GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Single-use items.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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