Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

777 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Part of: Morton's Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Morton's of Chicago-The Steak House in West Palm Beach operated under Risk Level 2 with 132 seats and accumulated 91 violations across 23 inspections dating back several years, averaging 3.96 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection history, particularly handwashing and hand-washing facility violations appearing in at least 8 of the recent 8 inspections reviewed, employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, and management awareness violations documented in 5 of the recent inspections. A portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was noted during a June 22, 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025, a complaint-based full inspection, documented 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, approved food source, and proper hand and arm washing. The inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
91Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -back door

Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 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
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach had?
Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach find?
Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House 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 Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Morton's of Chicago-the Steak House in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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