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BIRD NEST TREE RESTAURANT

14545 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach, FL, 33484

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
February 23, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL

Violations (9)

  • 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #1 ; raw shrimp (48F);, per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 12A-20-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee washed hands with no soap.

    High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in triple sink. Advised employee to wash hands with soap and in approved handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over chili sauce. Operator stored raw shell eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-17-4

    Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler soiled with rust.

    Basic

  • 12A-03-4Corrected on site

    Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

    Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in an unapproved handwashing. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised employee to wash hands in an apprroved handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 22-20-5

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic

  • 31B-02-4Corrected on site

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 14-09-4

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at cook line.

    Basic

  • 22-08-4

    Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave located at cook line soiled with grease and food debris.

    Basic

Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.