Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach
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4700 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 39 inspections on record from 2016 through March 2026, documenting 280 total violations—an average of 7.2 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with management awareness failures, employee health policy violations, handwashing facility deficiencies, and employee health reporting lapses appearing repeatedly across inspections spanning multiple years. The facility has been subject to 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 was complaint-based and resulted in 15 violations including 2 high-priority management awareness citations and violations of handwashing facilities and employee health policy requirements; a warning was issued. A callback inspection three weeks later on March 16, 2026 found no violations and was marked complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021058623 | $200.00 | Nov 3, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019058452 | $400.00 | Nov 13, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019045457 | $600.00 | Aug 8, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 2--2015016184 | $200.00 | Feb 25, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections44 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach had?
- Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach find?
- Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on August 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Howley's Restaurant in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 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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