New in West Palm Beach: Pastis, Lilly's/Jack's Bar, Buddhaberry, Medi Bowls, The Daily Focaccia and more passed state licensing inspections July to October 2026.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Openings come from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s District 2 food service inspection file, downloaded Oct. 10, 2026; business tax rules from the City of West Palm Beach Business Tax page. This roundup is rebuilt each month.
Before a restaurant, bar or cafe in Florida can open, or reopen under a new owner, it needs a state food service license, and that starts with a licensing inspection by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Those inspections are the earliest public record of a new place. These are the businesses inside West Palm Beach city limits that passed one between July 1 and Oct. 9, 2026.
Who to call
- City Business Tax Receipts: Development Services, 561-805-6700, businesstax@wpb.org
- State food service licenses: Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 850-487-1395
- Help for small businesses: City Economic Development, 561-822-1416
September and early October
| Business | Address | Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Las Brisas Xela Cafe & Cocina | 732 Belvedere Road | Sept. 30 |
| Buddhaberry | 417 S. Rosemary Ave. | Sept. 22 |
| Pastis | 1115 N. Railroad Ave. | Sept. 16 |
| Lilly’s/Jack’s Bar | 1135 N. Railroad Ave. | Sept. 16 |
| Salt N Sugar | 511 Park Place | Sept. 11 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | 1703 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. | Sept. 10 |
| Medi Bowls | 332 Banyan Blvd. | Sept. 8 |
| Bakery Pro Kitchen | 1650 Clare Ave. | Sept. 8 |
| Aleeza | 5114 Georgia Ave. | Sept. 4 |
| Food 4 All | 1211 Old Okeechobee Road | Sept. 4 (warning; complied on the Sept. 14 callback) |
| Hacienda | 522 Clematis St. | Sept. 2 (warning; complied on the Sept. 15 callback) |
| Domino’s | 285 Datura St. | Sept. 2 |
July and August
| Business | Address | Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Mia Lounge PB | 335 Clematis St., Suite 201 | Aug. 25 |
| The Daily Focaccia | 410 Evernia St., No. 118 | Aug. 20 |
| Bamby Restaurant & Bar | 6011 S. Dixie Highway | Aug. 11 |
| Subway | 901 Southern Blvd. | Aug. 7 |
| Bizzy by the Sea | 905 N. Dixie Highway | Aug. 7 |
| Tonia’s Seasoned Kitchen | 905 N. Dixie Highway | July 21 |
| True Vegan by Chef Rahein | 815 Belvedere Road | July 9 |
Every business in the two tables completed its inspection with no further action, except where noted. A warning means violations had to be fixed by a set date; both warnings here were cleared on the follow-up visit, the state file shows.
How we built this list
We took every licensing inspection in the state’s District 2 file from July 1 to Oct. 9, 2026, with a West Palm Beach address, then checked each address against the Census Bureau’s geocoder and kept only those inside the city limits. Places in unincorporated areas with a West Palm Beach mailing address, such as along Military Trail, Okeechobee Boulevard west of the Turnpike and at the airport, are left out, as are vendors registered at shared commissary kitchens. A licensing inspection can mean a brand-new business or a change of owner; the state file does not say which. Names are spelled as the business registered them with the state.
Food inspections are only one record. Shops, offices and service businesses do not get a state food inspection, so they will not appear here; we add them when the city or the business announces an opening.
Opening a business in West Palm Beach
Every business operating in the city needs a city Business Tax Receipt (formerly called an occupational license), according to the city’s Business Tax page:
- Email the Business Tax or Rental Tax application to businesstax@wpb.org, or bring it to Development Services at City Hall. The city says it cannot take applications online yet. Processing takes five to 10 business days.
- Bring your Social Security number, FEIN or ITIN, your business name registration from the state’s Division of Corporations, and any required state license.
- New businesses may need to pass zoning, code and fire inspections before the receipt is issued. Home-based businesses file a Home Occupation Affidavit.
- Receipts run Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Renewals are due July 1 through Sept. 30; unpaid taxes become delinquent Oct. 1 with a penalty.
Rates by business type are in Section 82-163 of the city code.
What this means for you
- Fourteen of the 19 openings listed here are in the 33401 ZIP code, which takes in downtown.
- Opening a business? Start the city receipt early; inspections must pass before it is issued.
- Know of an opening we missed? Tell us through our contact page.
Related: restaurant inspections, building permits and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
What new restaurants opened in West Palm Beach in 2026?
Food businesses that passed a state licensing inspection inside the city from July to early October 2026 include Pastis and Lilly’s/Jack’s Bar on North Railroad Avenue, Buddhaberry on South Rosemary Avenue, Medi Bowls on Banyan Boulevard and The Daily Focaccia on Evernia Street.
How do I get a business license in West Palm Beach?
Apply for a city Business Tax Receipt by emailing the application to businesstax@wpb.org or bringing it to Development Services at City Hall. Processing takes five to 10 business days; call 561-805-6700 with questions.
When do West Palm Beach business tax receipts expire?
Every Sept. 30. The city’s fiscal year runs Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, renewals are due July 1 through Sept. 30, and unpaid business taxes become delinquent Oct. 1 with a penalty.
How do I check if a business address is inside West Palm Beach city limits?
Look up the address on the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s website and check the listed municipality, or use the city’s district map.
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