Inspection Report

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LANTERN LOCAL TAVERN

618 W LANTANA RD · LANTANA · Palm Beach County · FL 33462

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3585161
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10815796
DBPR license6004178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#2High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks, 1 container with cut lemon at bar. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. Tomato sauce date marked 5.2.25 with mold like growth in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Wrong date on meat loaf at cookline . Not marked after being frozen. Operator date marked with the correct date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks, 1 container with cut lemon at **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-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. Garlic butter 74F,on prep table next to prep sink taken out of refrigerator more than 4 hours ago. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 74F,on prep table next to prep sink taken out of refrigerator more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale. Olives filled with blue cheese 64F-68F at bar, removed from temperature control about one hour ago. Bar tender placed olives on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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.