Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens

Last inspected:

4000 Rca Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview

MacArthur's in Palm Beach Gardens operates a 760-seat restaurant that has accumulated 139 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — notably above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on February 27, 2026 for fly activity. The inspection immediately following on February 28, 2026 documented 18 violations including 5 high-priority findings (management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, shell stock requirements), and the inspector recommended an emergency order despite the facility's attempt to comply. Prior to this escalation, the facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on August 12, 2025 following an inspection that identified 24 violations, including 8 high-priority violations spanning management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, employee health reporting, and hand washing. Hand washing violations, management awareness failures, and shell stock handling deficiencies have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. Three disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines have been issued. Fire safety violations citing missing boiler insurance inspector reports have been documented across three inspections (2026, 2021). The most recent inspection on February 28, 2026 resulted in an emergency order callback compliance status.

Most recent closure: February 27, 2026 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
142Violations
1Closures
5Fire
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:36:00

Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026015265 $800.00 Feb 27, 2026 Miami (Doral)
2--2025066500 $200.00 Aug 12, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2015047077 $200.00 Sep 30, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Establishment only has expired certificates. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28:

— Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Establishment only has expired certificates.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. J# 135773, 135774 - 05/2021 expired. Inspection conducted waiting on Certificates. **Corrective Action Taken**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.all expired on 4/29/2019
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.expired certificate for fl 091131 exp 03/2017

Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens last shut down?
Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens was last shut down on February 27, 2026 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens?
The most frequently cited violations at Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens had?
Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens find?
Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
Yes, Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Macarthur's in Palm Beach Gardens operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Bluefire Grille (2017-2019).

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