How many health inspections has A-1 RESTAURANT had?

A-1 RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has A-1 RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, A-1 RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at A-1 RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at A-1 RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

A-1 RESTAURANT

2056 S MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-6411

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA6004551

A-1 RESTAURANT in West Palm Beach, FL has 23 inspections on record with 121 total violations (5.3 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

23Inspections

121Violations

2Closures

Data current as of June 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for A-1 RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 25, 2024	Fly activity	13:44:00
Sep 17, 2020	Rodent activity	16:50:00

Inspection History (23)

Jun 5, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Sep 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Mar 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

How Does This Facility Compare?

A-1 RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has A-1 RESTAURANT had?: A-1 RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has A-1 RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, A-1 RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at A-1 RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at A-1 RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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