Celona

429 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Celona, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “mussel tags not marked with last date served” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Lowboy reach in; raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight/more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Operator agrees to not store any temperature control for safety foods in lowboy reach-in cooler until able to maintain product temperature at 41F or below.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Lowboy reach in; raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight/more than 4 hours. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Advised Operator to mark with last date served.

01C-03-4

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (glass cleaner) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind bar.

36-73-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At reach in cooler; container(s) of raw in-shell clams/mussels with no tag(s). Operator stated tag(s) removed and placed with tags held for 90 days, replaced tag(s). **Corrected On-Site**

01C-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand washing sink has additional attachment to faucet leading to water filter and separate dispenser. Advised Operator to remove attachment.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers poached quail egg; served undercooked, not identified as being undercooked. Operator added asterisk next to poached quail egg and consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar; spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. At rear exit to outside/inside kitchen; gap between top of door and door frame.

35B-04-4

Sep 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures....one reach in cooler by the burner at kitchen, display reach in cooler at front counter not power in it . Operator putting it in power . Recommend operator must be maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures at 41° or below prior open business to the public.

04-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front food counter, bar , kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottle at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled dirt, dust exterior reach in cooler , counter , floor dininind table

23-03-4

Basic - Build up dust Clean utensils or equipment ...slicer , plate cup . Recommend operator clean all utensils, equipment prior open business to public.

24-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celona last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Celona on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Celona?

Across the inspection record, “mussel tags not marked with last date served” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Celona.

How does Celona compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Celona most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Celona's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Celona have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Celona means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Celona inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Celona is inspected around two times per year on average.

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