THE ROCK IRISH PUB
614 LAKE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinsed, sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired.
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over beer bottles. Advised operator of proper storage.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over raw fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operatir stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, chicken kabobs dated 7/13, exceeding 7 days from preparation. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dish area, approximately 20+ rodent droppings on top of dish machine. At storage closet, approximately 15 rodent droppings.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cheese (55F – Cold Holding), at walk in cooler, raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding), meatloaf (44F – Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen, handwashing sink used for other purposes as evident by raw chicken particles in sink.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge, Michael Daubert **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 3
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair over fryers.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hoods visibly soiled with grease, dust and debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.