Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens

Last inspected:

11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview

Voodoo Bayou, a 256-seat restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens, has been emergency-closed once, on May 13, 2025, for fly activity. The facility averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 16 inspections, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health violations—including health reporting, health policy, and handwashing—were cited in 11 of 16 inspections, representing a significant recurring pattern. High-priority violations appeared in 13 of 16 inspections. The facility has incurred 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented on two occasions in 2024 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025, was a complaint investigation that identified 18 violations (6 high-priority) including management awareness, approved food source, handwashing, and employee health reporting and policy violations. The inspection was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: May 13, 2025 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
89Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 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

Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 16:44:00

Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,400.00

Disciplinary action history for Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025039427 $800.00 May 13, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025007508 $400.00 Nov 21, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023059863 $200.00 Oct 11, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top used not under the hood; operator stated that buttered bread is toasted; advised to move under hood; **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small flat top used to butter and grill bread across from big hot box at cook/ expo

Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens last shut down?
Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens was last shut down on May 13, 2025 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 Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens?
The most frequently cited violations at Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens had?
Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens find?
Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
Yes, Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
How much has Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
Voodoo Bayou in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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