Keese's in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

540 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Overview

Keese's in West Palm Beach has accumulated 115 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.1 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and approved food sources. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued warnings in January 2026, conducted callback inspections on consecutive days (January 8-9), and documented nine violations including five high-priority items in a single visit.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
115Violations
0Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Keese's in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.76 violations / inspection 3.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Keese's in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Keese's in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2021046385 $400.00 Aug 26, 2021 Miami (Doral)
2--2020011036 $200.00 Feb 13, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Keese's in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 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· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Keese's in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Keese's in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Keese's in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Keese's in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Keese's in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Keese's in West Palm Beach had?
Keese's in West Palm Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Keese's in West Palm Beach find?
Keese's in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Keese's in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Keese's in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Keese's in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Keese's in West Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Keese's in West Palm Beach been fined?
Keese's in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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