Top 25 in depth: West Palm Beach

By Clancy & Gracie
November 15, 2026

Clancy: Pull up a stool. These are the 25 restaurants in West Palm Beach with the heaviest enforcement record between November 16, 2021 and November 15, 2026. Between them: 80 emergency closures, $116,000 in fines and 161 inspector-cited complaints.

80 emergency closures24 of 25 venues

$116,000 in fineson the record

161 inspector-cited complaintsadministrative

In West Palm Beach, 10 of every 100 licensed restaurants had at least one emergency closure in these five years; statewide it was 6. That is higher than the statewide rate.

#1 LE BERGER RESTAURANT LLC — Lake Worth
Emergency closures 5 (November 2021, April 2023, August 2023, March 2026, August 2026)Fines $6,840 (9)Complaints 8Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in August 2023 and August 2026 for LE BERGER RESTAURANT LLC in Lake Worth. The fines came to $6,840.00. The record also lists 9 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Gade pi byen; the coffee grounds whisper of a long journey. Bouki saw this tally and felt the weight settle deep.
#2 LA GRANJA RESTAURANT — West Palm Beach
Emergency closures 2 (July 2022, September 2022)Fines $14,640 (8)Complaints 16Order filings 4Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in July 2022 and September 2022 for La Granja Restaurant in West Palm Beach. The fines came to $14,640.00. The record also lists sixteen inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Bouki looked at the count; this tally is a long shadow. My white candle stays quiet; the paperwork has already made its point.
#3 KING'S SUPER BUFFET* — West Palm Beach
Emergency closures 4 (May 2022, June 2022, October 2022, June 2023)Fines $5,760 (9)Complaints 10Order filings 10Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on July 23, 2024, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Emergency closures happened in May 2022, June 2022, October 2022, and June 2023. The fines came to $5,760.00. That record lists a total of 10 inspector-cited administrative complaints for King's Super Buffet in West Palm Beach.
Gracie: M wè sa nan kafe a; Papa Legba opened the gate and this file walked right through. The weight of that history is like a slow river.
#4 ESTACAO DO PAO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT — Boca Raton
Emergency closures 4 (July 2022, September 2022, September 2023, November 2023)Fines $2,700 (7)Complaints 7Order filings 16Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit ESTACAO DO PAO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT in Boca Raton: July 2022, September 2022, September 2023, November 2023. The fines came to $2,700.00. The record also lists 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: My white candle burns steady; the rooster feather feels light in my bag. This tally of events is a long journey for that place.
#5 LE BON GOUT RESTAURANT LLC — Lake Worth
Emergency closures 4 (March 2022, March 2024, October 2024, July 2025)Fines $4,000 (9)Complaints 7Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit Le Bon Gout Restaurant in Lake Worth: March 2022, March 2024, October 2024, July 2025. The fines came to $4,000.00. The record also lists 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: The gris-gris bag feels light near Papa Legba's gate; that tally of closures is a long walk through the dust. Bondye bon; the record brought its own weather to the table.
#6 MIKES WINGS & SEAFOOD — Greenacres
Emergency closures 4 (March 2025, May 2025, July 2025, August 2025)Fines $2,800 (5)Complaints 1Order filings 16Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit Mikes Wings & Seafood in Greenacres: March 2025, May 2025, July 2025, and August 2025. The fines came to $2,800.00. The record also lists a single inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: Bouki leans closer; Manman Brigitte keeps the count steady. This tally feels like it stretches as far back as Papa Legba's path.
#7 SABOR LATINO — BOYNTON BEACH
Emergency closures 4 (January 2023, July 2025, September 2025, March 2026)Fines $2,900 (6)Complaints 6Order filings 12Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2023, July 2025, September 2025, and March 2026 for SABOR LATINO in BOYNTON BEACH. The fines came to $2,900.00. The record also lists 12 order filings.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte can wait; Baron Samedi watches this scroll pass by. This tally feels heavy, like a long shadow stretching across the key.
#8 SINGING BAMBOO* — West Palm Beach
Emergency closures 4 (March 2022, May 2022, October 2023, December 2023)Fines $3,800 (7)Complaints 4Order filings 11Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on April 10, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Emergency closures happened in March 2022, May 2022, October 2023, and December 2023. The fines came to $3,800.00. Also, there were 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints recorded for this venue in West Palm Beach.
Gracie: Papa Legba has crossroads; the record kept its story even after that date. Bouki watched the tally and saw how long it stretched.
#9 GREEN HOUSE — West Palm Beach
Emergency closures 4 (March 2025, May 2025, July 2025, April 2026)Fines $2,000 (7)Complaints 6Order filings 12Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit Green House in West Palm Beach: March 2025, May 2025, July 2025, April 2026. The fines came to $2,000.00. The record also lists 6 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Papa Legba gets the crossroads. I get the closures and fines.
#10 AMIGOS MEXICAN & SPANISH REST — West Palm Beach
Emergency closures 3 (April 2024, June 2024, June 2025)Fines $3,600 (6)Complaints 6Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Emergency closures hit Amigos Mexican & Spanish Rest in West Palm Beach during April 2024, June 2024, and June 2025. The fines came to $3,600.00. This record also lists 6 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: I leave the figures intact and the rooster feather where it is. The entry does not need a costume; it needs another look.
#11 LOS CATRACHOS II — Green Acres
Emergency closures 3 (October 2025, December 2025, February 2026)Fines $4,060 (7)Complaints 8Order filings 10Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Emergency closures hit LOS CATRACHOS II in Green Acres during October 2025, December 2025, and February 2026. The fines came to $4,060.00. The record also lists 8 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Closures and fines share this entry. The candle is mine; the arithmetic is theirs.
#12 INDIA GRILL AND BAR — Royal Palm Beach
Emergency closures 2 (May 2023, April 2024)Fines $7,720 (7)Complaints 11Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in May 2023 and April 2024 for India Grill And Bar in Royal Palm Beach. The fines came to $7,720.00. That record also lists eleven inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Even Bouki paused his chatter at this entry. The figures can speak for themselves, but I can still listen properly.
#13 MR MACK ISLAND GRILL — West Palm Beach
Emergency closures 3 (August 2025, August 2025, January 2026)Fines $3,480 (5)Complaints 5Order filings 12Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Emergency closures occurred in August 2025 and January 2026. The fines amounted to $3,480.00. The record also shows 12 order filings for this venue in West Palm Beach.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte has her ledger; this entry has closures and fines. My candle is steady; I am not rushing the meaning between the lines.
#14 BRASS MONKEY SPORTS BAR AND GRILL — Lake Worth
Emergency closures 4 (March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, July 2026)Fines $1,600 (3)Complaints 3Order filings 12Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill in Lake Worth: March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, July 2026. The fines came to $1,600.00. The record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: The coffee grounds stay in my cup; the figures stay as printed. The bag stays nearby; the record has offered its own surprise.
#15 MIYI LA CUBANITA CUBAN CAFE CHOLA WENGUE INC — Boca Raton
Emergency closures 4 (September 2025, November 2025, August 2026, October 2026)Fines $1,800 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in September 2025, November 2025, August 2026, and October 2026. The fines came to $1,800.00. A record shows just a single inspector-cited administrative complaint at the venue in Boca Raton.
Gracie: Bondye bon. Closures and fines leave little room for a short reaction.
#16 LA GRANJA RESTAURANT — Wellington
Emergency closures 0Fines $11,040 (10)Complaints 22Order filings 0Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were no emergency closures for LA GRANJA RESTAURANT in Wellington. The fines came to $11,040.00. This record includes 22 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: At my table Baron Samedi waits patiently. That pile of paperwork is quite tall.
#17 TAQUERIA TACONTODO #2 — Belle Glade
Emergency closures 3 (November 2023, January 2025, January 2026)Fines $5,000 (5)Complaints 4Order filings 10Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Taqueria Tacontodo #2 in Belle Glade had emergency closures in November 2023, January 2025, and January 2026. The fines came to $5,000.00. There are also 10 order filings.
Gracie: Before the ceremony, Papa Legba takes his time. This file is quite long.
#18 COCOCABANA BAR & GRILL — Greenacres
Emergency closures 4 (March 2025, May 2025, July 2025, August 2025)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 0Order filings 12Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: COCOCABANA BAR & GRILL in Greenacres had emergency closures in March 2025, May 2025, July 2025, and August 2025. The fines came to $2,600.00. There are 12 order filings on the record.
Gracie: Leave the figures for Papa Legba; this pile is as tall as a coconut tree. Bouki sits quiet, which tells me the paper is doing enough talking.
#19 TACOS AL CARBON BAR AND GRILL — WEST PALM BEACH
Emergency closures 3 (August 2024, January 2025, March 2025)Fines $4,340 (6)Complaints 6Order filings 9Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Tacos Al Carbon Bar And Grill in WEST PALM BEACH had emergency closures in August 2024, January 2025, and March 2025. The fines came to $4,340.00. There are 9 order filings on the record.
Gracie: The candle is steady; Papa Legba sees many complaints in these coffee grounds. A little humor can sit beside a serious record without changing it.
#20 EXCELL RESTAURANT — Delray Beach
Emergency closures 3 (March 2022, September 2022, July 2026)Fines $6,540 (7)Complaints 3Order filings 8Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Three emergency closures happened in March 2022, September 2022, and July 2026 for EXCELL RESTAURANT in Delray Beach. The fines came to $6,540.00. There were also 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: I am still reading while Bouki watches the candle flame. This list stretches out like a long road.
#21 ZIPZ'S NY PIZZA CO — Jupiter
Emergency closures 2 (February 2024, April 2024)Fines $7,080 (8)Complaints 6Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures hit ZIPZ'S NY PIZZA CO in Jupiter, in February 2024 and April 2024. The fines came to $7,080.00. There are also 6 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bouki can chatter later; I am reading the closures and fines. Bouki asks for the short version, but this file keeps the long reading.
#22 SAVE BY GRACE CARIBBEAN RESTARUANT LLC* — LAKE WORTH
Emergency closures 3 (June 2022, August 2022, August 2025)Fines $1,400 (3)Complaints 7Order filings 10Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on June 27, 2023, but the business name stayed the same and two or more inspector complaints were filed in the year before it, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Save by Grace Caribbean Restaurant LLC in LAKE WORTH had emergency closures in June 2022, August 2022, and August 2025. The fines came to $1,400.00. There are also 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints on file.
Gracie: Bondye bon, the rooster feather in my bag is dancing. This list has a long tail.
#23 MCKENNA'S PLACE — Palm Springs
Emergency closures 2 (February 2022, February 2025)Fines $6,100 (6)Complaints 6Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures occurred in February 2022 and February 2025 for MCKENNA'S PLACE in Palm Springs. The fines came to $6,100.00. There are also 7 order filings on record.
Gracie: Bouki points at the closures, then the fines. I can read a hint.
#24 ROTELLI PIZZA & PASTA* — Delray Beach
Emergency closures 3 (March 2023, February 2024, October 2024)Fines $3,000 (5)Complaints 4Order filings 9Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on April 29, 2024, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Three emergency closures occurred in March 2023, February 2024, and October 2024 for Rotelli Pizza & Pasta in Delray Beach. The fines came to $3,000.00. This record includes 9 order filings.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Manman Brigitte keeps the figures straight. That list is long enough to stretch across the whole coast.
#25 BREAKFAST SHACK — Boynton Beach
Emergency closures 3 (January 2024, January 2024, March 2024)Fines $1,200 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 11Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2024 and March 2024 for BREAKFAST SHACK in Boynton Beach. The fines came to $1,200.00. That record also lists 4 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bondye bon Baron Samedi waits patiently; this tally feels like a river flowing slow. Papa Legba keeps the crossroads; I am keeping the distinction clear.

* Includes records from before a reported ownership change because the trading name continued and/or administrative complaints preceded the change.

Gracie: That is the list, and I did not have to embellish a word of it. 24 of these 25 had at least one emergency closure order in these five years, and every fine and complaint above is on the public record. The score counts only against whoever runs the kitchen today, so read each entry as written.

How this ranking works

Each emergency closure episode adds ten points, and each order filing inside it adds three more, so for the same number of filings a venue shut repeatedly outranks one bunched into a single closure. Every $250 in fines adds one point, and each inspector-cited administrative complaint adds two. Nearby filings (seven days or less apart) group into one episode. A tenancy boundary excludes records from before a qualifying ownership change unless the documented exception applies. Read the methodology.