WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Inspectors cited Batch New-Southern Kitchen and Tap on Clematis Street for five high-severity violations during the week of April 18, including food sourced from unapproved or unknown suppliers and toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled near food, making it one of the most serious findings in a week that saw 14 West Palm Beach restaurants cited for high-severity violations.
Batch, which has 31 prior inspections on record, also drew citations for food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized, no consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods, and employees not reporting illness symptoms to management.
The Violations
High-Severity Violations by Restaurant, April 18-24, 2026
Banh Cuon Tan Dinh on North Military Trail drew the highest single-facility count of the week, six high-severity violations with zero intermediate ones. Inspectors found no person in charge present or performing duties, no employee health policy, employees not reporting illness symptoms, inadequate handwashing facilities, and improper handwashing technique, all in a single visit. The restaurant has 27 prior inspections on record.
Cafe Centro Allora on North Dixie Highway was cited for five high-severity violations, including inadequate shell stock identification records, no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods, no employee health policy, inadequate handwashing facilities, and improper handwashing technique. The restaurant carries 36 prior inspections on record, the highest of any facility in this week's roundup.
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant on Okeechobee Boulevard also drew five high-severity citations, including no person in charge present, employees not reporting illness symptoms, inadequate shell stock identification, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized, and no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Inspectors recorded 40 prior inspections for this location.
Renegades Country WPB on Village Boulevard was cited for food not cooked to the required minimum internal temperature, a violation that puts customers at direct risk of Salmonella and other pathogens that survive undercooking. Inspectors also found inadequate handwashing facilities, no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods, and employees not reporting illness symptoms.
A Pattern Across Northwood Road
Three restaurants within blocks of each other on Northwood Road each drew high-severity violations during the same inspection week.
Seasons 401 at 401 Northwood Road was cited for improper handwashing technique and inadequate shell stock identification records, along with two intermediate violations including improperly cleaned multi-use utensils and single-use items being reused. The restaurant has 35 prior inspections on record.
French Grill House at 427 Northwood Road was cited for improper handwashing technique and food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized.
Celona at 429 Northwood Road, with only seven prior inspections on record, was cited for no person in charge present or performing duties and employees not reporting illness symptoms.
The Broader Week
Rachel's Adult Entertainment and Steak House on West 45th Street was cited for three high-severity violations, including food not cooked to the required minimum temperature and food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized. The facility has 25 prior inspections on record.
Amara Temple Holding Corporation on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard drew citations for improper handwashing technique, no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods, and toxic substances improperly identified, stored, or used. It has only five prior inspections on record.
Agora Mediterranean Restaurant on North Dixie Highway was cited for improper handwashing technique, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized, and no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods.
Dunkin Donuts on North Australian Avenue was cited for employees not reporting illness symptoms and, unexpectedly for a donut chain, inadequate shell stock identification records.
45 Street Cafe on Village Boulevard and Paisano's Pizzaria on Okeechobee Boulevard each drew two high-severity citations, with Paisano's also flagged for inadequate shell stock identification records despite being a pizza operation.
Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant, which carries 40 prior inspections on record, had no consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods at the time of the April inspection, a violation that had also appeared in its inspection history.