Brandon’s in Palm Beach
Last inspected:
2842 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480Brandon's, a 276-seat permanent food service establishment in Palm Beach, has accumulated 206 violations across 36 inspections dating back to 2015, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been emergency-closed twice for roach activity, in June 2015 and August 2018. Five disciplinary actions have resulted in $3,880 in combined fines.
Employee health policy and management awareness violations have been recurring findings, appearing across multiple 2024 and 2025 inspections. In December 2025 alone, the most recent inspection documented six high-priority violations related to management awareness and employee health reporting; that inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation. A fire safety violation in October 2021 cited the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility's most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 was marked "Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended" following citation of three high-priority violations.
Most recent closure: August 21, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Brandon’s in Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Brandon’s in Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Brandon’s in Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $3,880.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025014645 | $280.00 | Jan 6, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018044843 | $400.00 | Aug 22, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2016021934 | $1,600.00 | Apr 25, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2015025902 | $800.00 | Jun 6, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2015005798 | $800.00 | Dec 29, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale |
Brandon’s in Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · 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.
Observed deep fat fryer at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2021-04-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 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.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Brandon’s in Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 5 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections43 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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 (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Brandon’s in Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brandon’s in Palm Beach last inspected?
- Brandon’s in Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Brandon’s in Palm Beach last shut down?
- Brandon’s in Palm Beach was last shut down on August 21, 2018 for roach 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 Brandon’s in Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brandon’s in Palm Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Brandon’s in Palm Beach had?
- Brandon’s in Palm Beach has had 36 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 Brandon’s in Palm Beach find?
- Brandon’s in Palm Beach was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Brandon’s in Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Brandon’s in Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Brandon’s in Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Brandon’s in Palm Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Brandon’s in Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Brandon’s in Palm Beach has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,880.00 in fines.
- How much has Brandon’s in Palm Beach been fined?
- Brandon’s in Palm Beach has been fined a total of $3,880.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Brandon’s in Palm Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tideline Ocean Resort and Spa - Palm Beach, a Kimpton Hotel (2021-2021).
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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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