Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RHUM SHACK

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3583849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10802166
DBPR license6021128

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 19, 2025 4:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 20, 2025 9:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#7High 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. peel and eat shrimp 48 f-49 f cooked on 03/17 cooling overnight , **Warning**

Warning
#8High 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. peel and eat shrimp 48 f-49 f cooked on 03/17 cooling overnight , **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 4 flying around by bar 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid for flying insects . **Warning**

Warning
#11High 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. Wahoo salad 43 f prepared on 03/09 today is 03/19, not used within 7 days of preparation.was never frozen. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on the floor in the corner of back room ( produce cooler area ) 1 on the floor by bag n box cabinet in produce cooler room **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ,yellow rice 45 cold holding f, spinach dip 55 f, prepared on 03/15 cold holding in glass door cooler in the kitchen. As per cook both were outside of the cooler for the orders for the lunch. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. peel and eat shrimp 48 f-49 f cooked on 03/17 cooling overnight , **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Walk in cooler curtain strip stored in kitchen hand sink. Cook removed the curtain strip. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in bar hand sink. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue color liquid spray bottle not labeled at the bar. Cook labeled sanitizer.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by bag n box closet 1 dead roach under not in use 3 compartment sink by produce cooler 1 dead roach in not in use three compartment sink by produce cooler 1 dead roach on floor next to produce cooler **Warning**

Warning
#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. Foam cup of dark beverage without lid on prep table. Cook discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar ice bin. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from sprayer hose. ( cloth towel wrapped ) **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pulled pork thawing in plastic container at room temperature in the kitchen. Still frozen solid. Cook moved pork to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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