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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MCCRAYS BACKYARD BBQ AND SEAFOOD

1549 W BLUE HERON BLVD · RIVIERA BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33404

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2018
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2833152
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6697749
DBPR license6019842

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 17, 2018
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#7High Priority01A-03-4

High Priority – Observed: Food prepared in a private home as per operator See stop sale. Sweet potato pies.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03D-05-4

High Priority – Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Cooked ribs 47-52 F. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority

Stop Sale
#11High Priority08A-22-4

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken breast over shell raw pork. Operating removed chicken. Priority: High Priority

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 Dry and hard rodent droppings on floor at front counter under display counter. 4 dry and hard rodent droppings under fountain beverage shelf. 6 dry and hard rodent droppings on kitchen floor by hot cabinet 10 dry and hard. rodent rodent droppings on glue board under prep table in kitchen Operator cleaned and removed droppings. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority35A-07-4

High Priority – Observed: Small flying insects in dining room. 3 dead flying insects on floor in dining area 2 dead flying insects on window ledge Operator removed flies. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority01D-05-4

High Priority – Observed: Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for raw conch used in conch salad. Priority: High Priority

#17High Priority01B-04-4

High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Sweet potato pies. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority

Stop Sale
#18High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Cooked ribs 47-52 F. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority

Stop Sale
#19High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sterno by vinegar under steam table in kitchen. Operator moved sterno. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Observed: Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Over cress cor unit. Priority: Intermediate

#5Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Observed: Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Par cooked wings no label or written process. Provided operator with non continuous cooking process information. Priority: Intermediate

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. De greaser and bleach spray bottles not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic33-23-4

Basic – 33-23-4 Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on dirt patch. Reference: 5-501.11 FC: An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

#2Basic23-25-4

Basic – Observed: Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Priority: Basic

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in glue trap on floor by cashier. 1 dead roach on styrofoam to go container on top of microwave in kitchen. Operator removed trap and containers. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-41-4

Basic – Observed: Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. 2 grills on dirt with no lid in outside establishment. Advised operator not to use grill until placed on cleanable surface with tight fitting lid and plan review is contacted and approval is granted. Priority: Basic

#8Basic36-14-4

Basic – Observed: Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Priority: Basic

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic14-20-4

Basic – Observed: Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover on wire shelf front counter. Operator removed.. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#20Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in reach in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.