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THE ROCK IRISH PUB

614 LAKE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3583836
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10802083
DBPR license6022148

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. another container of cooked wings 50-47 f cooling overnight ( date marked 03/19 as per chef cooked last night. ) not prepared portioned or handled today. As per chef he didn't handle these chicken wings today. In the walk in cooler all night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. another container of cooked wings 50-47 f cooling overnight ( date marked 03/19 as per chef cooked last night. )

Stop Sale
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 12 count of raw shell egg carton on top ( in contact ) of unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Explained. Chef moved tomatoes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs date marked 02/21 today 03/20. Not used within 7 days.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. another container of cooked wings 50-47 f cooling overnight ( date marked 03/19 as per chef cooked last night. )

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Servsafe certificate for Manager Mr. John Broz expired on 02/10/2025

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White cutting board stored in kitchen hand sink . Explained and manager removed the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer.

Basic 3

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Advised to setup three compartment sink.

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Plastic red glass of beverage on prep table. Chef discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.