Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE ROCK IRISH PUB

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3358644
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377904
DBPR license6022148

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 29, 2023 1:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 30, 2023 11:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of marinara sauce dented

Stop Sale
#16High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Opened package of Raw beef steaks over commercially packaged tortillas in one door reach in freezer on cook line. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches on wall in kitchen over dry storage rack, freezer chest, and prep table. Five live roaches on prep table in kitchen One live roach on prep table at deli slicer in kitchen Operator killed and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Beer bottles in ice used for consumption at bar

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-02-4

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

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen

#22Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 14

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cook line equipment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside two door cooler behind walk in cooler in back kitchen area Removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Set up triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Under cook line equipment Behind cook line equipment In back area of kitchen where walk in cooler and ice machine is located Beer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Beer walk in cooler

#6Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Back of kitchen where walk in cooler and ice machine is located

#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back of kitchen where walk in cooler and ice machine is located

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cabbage and raw chicken on floor beer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest

#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen behind walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler drawers on cook line

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line Reach in cooler drawers under cook line

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on cook line.

#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Piping under triple sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 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.