Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

RHUM SHACK

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 3, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2734842
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6362607
DBPR license6021128

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 3, 2018 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 4, 2018 3:10 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked rice Cook removed rice to another shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 fresh rodent droppings on dish machine shelf Ten fresh rodent droppings on floor under three compartment sink Approximately twenty fresh rodent droppings on floor at end of cook line Ten fresh rodent droppings on floor behind two door reach in cooler Ten fresh rodent droppings on floor under mop sink Ten dry rodent droppings on side of ice machine Two fresh rodent droppings on top of an old oven **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-01-4

High Priority – Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Spray bottle of floor cleaner **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink faucet **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Bar area and kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-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 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four tanks at end of bar not secured **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-4

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bottle of tums and bottle of aspirin on shelf with jar of peanut bar **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both back doors have air gaps **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. Above dish machine and two holes in storage room Two holes near ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-12-4

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop on dusty top of ice machine Manager removed scoop and placed in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep area lights **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe of ice bin leaking into plastic container Beer overflow leaking into plastic container **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.