Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens
Last inspected:
11290 Legacy Ave #100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens has documented significant and recurring compliance issues across 26 inspections between 2018 and February 2026, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection. High-priority violations have been cited in most recent inspections, including employee health policy failures (sick workers handling food), improper chemical storage, and shell stock violations (raw shellfish handling). Hand washing and consumer advisory violations appear across multiple inspections. The facility received three disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Most critically, the two most recent inspections on February 17 and 18, 2026 documented 24 and 12 violations respectively, with the February 18 inspection resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation and the February 17 inspection resulting in a warning issued. The disposition on February 18, 2026 was Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended, indicating formal enforcement proceedings are underway.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025055265 | $200.00 | Jul 8, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022052432 | $200.00 | Aug 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020004935 | $400.00 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens are: Employee health policy, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
- Sal's Italian Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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