Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MCKENNA'S PLACE

4068 FORREST HILL BLVD · PALM SPRINGS · Palm Beach County · FL 33406

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3580753
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10773491
DBPR license6008699

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 6, 2025 3:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 7, 2025 9:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 9

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised Operator to set up triple sink and manually sanitize dishes until machine is repaired and able to sanitize properly. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then handled clean plates of food while carrying to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean utensils and plates to prepare and serve food to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around dish machine. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around prep area. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around expo line/window to cook line. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects behind bar flying around/landing on tap beer dispensers. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw fish stored over opened case of cooked crab. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw hamburger stored over cooked rice, raw beef stored over cooked pork ribs, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils while scraping and rinsing at dish area and then handled plated food at expo line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. Operator unable to find tag. At walk-in cooler; uncovered storage container of cooked chicken wings stored under waste water drain line coming from fan unit water dripping onto chicken wings. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar; cleaning chemical spray bottle stored on liquor rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Advised Operator to maintain tags in chronological order. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. Operator unable to find tag. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Advised Operator to mark tags with last date served. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Advised Operator to clean ceiling/tiles/vents. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on cook line prep table in front of steam table. Operator removed, cleaned sanitized prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; multiple food items stored on floor. Advised Operator food to be stored at least 6 inches off floor. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. At walk-in cooler; uncovered storage container of cooked chicken wings stored under waste water drain line coming from fan unit water dripping onto chicken wings. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout establishment multiple cabinets/shelves heavily soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Advised Operator to thoroughly clean establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; visibly soiled wiping cloth in use on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken wings and multiple food items stored uncovered. Advised Operator to cover items. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls in kitchen heavily soiled. Wall behind dish machine heavily soiled with black, mold-like substance. Advised Operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors heavily soiled throughout establishment. Under/behind all equipment in kitchen, inside walk-in cooler, behind bar. Advised Operator to clean and sanitize floors. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.