Palm Springs — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Palm Springs, Florida has 58 food establishments with 636 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 77.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC in Palm Springs on November 5, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

58Facilities
636Total Inspections
2Closures 2026
77.1%Pass Rate
3.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
McKenna's Place 47 378 3
El Encuentro Restaurant LLC 35 202 2
El Riconcito Colombiano 15 79 2
Los Dos Hermanos Salvadorian and Mexican Cuisine 28 160 1
Parrillada Casa Amigos 27 114 1

Palm Springs Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Palm Springs 77.1% Pass Rate 77.1%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Palm Springs 3.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.7
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Palm Springs 3.45 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.45
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Palm Springs Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Ronnies Pizzeria 4 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Palm Springs Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
08 Proper hand/arm washing 7,853
03 Employee health reporting 5,119
53 Outer openings protected 5,013
14 Food contact surfaces 4,663
02 Employee health policy 4,511

Palm Springs Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

49Actions on Record
$22,580Total Fines
$461Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
21Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Nov 5, 2025 La Monja Blanca Restaurant LLC $600 2--2025074362
Aug 12, 2025 Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant $400 2--2025051732
Mar 6, 2026 Parrillada Casa Amigos $400 2--2025065226
Mar 11, 2026 Greek Specialties LLC $400 2--2025069988
Apr 16, 2026 Parrillada Casa Amigos $200 2--2026002589
Feb 2, 2026 Dominos 5178 $160 2--2026004327

Palm Springs Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

8Fire Violations
3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 4
Cooking without hood suppression 3
Propane tank stored inside building 1

Palm Springs Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Palm Springs has 24 FDACS-regulated facilities with 43 inspections on record and 7 stop-sale orders issued.

24Retail Facilities
43FDACS Inspections
7Stop-Sale Orders

Palm Springs FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Express-tobacco-vape-LLC-426317 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims
Corner Mart and Deli Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Toilet facilit…
Express Tobacco & Vape LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Express Tobacco & Vape LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Express Tobacco & Vape LLC Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Exprezo-135-421643 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and …
Exprezo-135-421643 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and …

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Palm Springs FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 11
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 7
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 7
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 7
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 6

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Palm Springs Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
7-Eleven 2 84 2,422
Publix 1 30 875

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Palm Springs: Notable Restaurants

McKenna's Place

Palm Springs · Most Closures

47 inspections 378 violations 3 closures

El Encuentro Restaurant LLC

Palm Springs · Most Closures

35 inspections 202 violations 2 closures

El Riconcito Colombiano

Palm Springs · Most Closures

15 inspections 79 violations 2 closures

Wendys 1622

Palm Springs · Most Inspected

29 inspections 47 violations

Ronnies Pizzeria

Palm Springs · Recently Inspected

26 inspections 83 violations

Ice Cream Palace

Palm Springs · Recently Inspected

3 inspections 7 violations

Palm Springs: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Chilis 1 94 0
Wendys 1 47 0
Auntie Annes 1 14 0
Subway 1 32 0
Dunkin 1 26 0
Dennys 1 75 0
Wingstop 1 13 0

Palm Springs Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs, Florida has 58 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Palm Springs?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Palm Springs is 77.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Palm Springs this year?
2 food establishments in Palm Springs have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Palm Springs?
The most frequently cited violations in Palm Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Palm Springs?
Chilis has the most locations in Palm Springs with 1 establishments.
How does Palm Springs compare to the Florida state average?
Palm Springs has a pass rate of 77.1%, which is 8.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Palm Springs?
Food establishments in Palm Springs have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Palm Springs been assessed?
Food establishments in Palm Springs have been assessed $22,580 in fines across 49 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $461 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Palm Springs restaurants?
8 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Palm Springs. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Palm Springs inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Palm Springs, Florida has 24 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 43 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Palm Springs?
FDACS has issued 7 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Palm Springs. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Palm Springs Restaurants & Food Establishments (55)

Palm Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

4469 S Congress Ave Ste 123, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Tropical Bakery INC. Establishment #: 52537 FDACS Retail

4068 FOREST HILL BLVD, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · _Retail Bakery WFS Inspected By: TERRI RAINEY

Corner Mart and Deli FDACS Retail

1946 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

7-eleven #40339a FDACS Retail

3985 Lake Worth RD, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vapesmoke FDACS Retail

3800 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Publix # 0055 FDACS Retail

1700 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Autozone #106361 FDACS Retail

3033 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Edible FDACS Retail

1682 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Top Shelf Zoo FDACS Retail

3889 10th Ave N, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Express Tobacco & Vape LLC FDACS Retail

2991 Forest Hill Blvd Unit 4, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Primo Market FDACS Retail

3615 Lake Worth RD, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Vw Walmart Supercenter 5882 FDACS Retail

2765 10th Ave N, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Aldez General FDACS Retail

4236 Lake Worth RD Ste 4208, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Mr Shrimp on Wheels FDACS Retail

3499 S CONGRESS AVE, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Taqueria El Molcajete LLC FDACS Retail

3133 LAKE WORTH RD, Palm Springs

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service