Surfside Diner in Palm Beach
Last inspected:
314 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480Surfside Diner in Palm Beach has been inspected 25 times with 109 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Hand washing violations recurred across multiple inspections, appearing in at least 4 separate inspections (July 2024, October 2024, and March 2024), representing a persistent compliance gap. Employee health reporting violations were also cited repeatedly across at least 3 inspections. The facility has been subject to 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,440 in fines. Most recent inspections show mixed results: a warning was issued on October 24, 2024 for 6 violations including improper cooking temperatures, employee health reporting failures, and hand washing violations; a callback inspection on October 25, 2024 complied with that citation. The most recent inspection on July 18, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though it documented 6 violations including 3 separate hand washing citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Surfside Diner in Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Surfside Diner in Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,440.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021030333 | $520.00 | May 14, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 2--2015024441 | $400.00 | May 5, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015009870 | $520.00 | Jan 23, 2015 | Tampa |
Surfside Diner in Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Surfside Diner in Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Surfside Diner in Palm Beach last inspected?
- Surfside Diner in Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Surfside Diner in Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Surfside Diner in Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Surfside Diner in Palm Beach had?
- Surfside Diner in Palm Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Surfside Diner in Palm Beach find?
- Surfside Diner in Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Surfside Diner in Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Surfside Diner in Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Surfside Diner in Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Surfside Diner in Palm Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,440.00 in fines.
- How much has Surfside Diner in Palm Beach been fined?
- Surfside Diner in Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,440.00 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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