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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 dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3386442
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8539666
DBPR license6022148

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flies: 1 live fly landed on food bowl on the prep station at cook line; 1 live fly by handwash sink next to dishwasher **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 2 live flies- 1 flying at the bar; 1 flying in the dining room **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mashed potatoes dated 10/16/23 in reach in cooler ; See Stop Sale **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not observed **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches: 1 live inside the 2 door freezer used as dry storage for Velveeta cheese sauces and commercially packaged containers of dressings; 1 live roach coming out from soap dispenser while pumping soap at handwash sink by cook line; 4 live roaches by dishwasher and near by dry storage shelves for foods and clean pots and pans 2 live by prep table next to chest freezer at cook line 3 live by stove and fryers 7 live inside shelves where crackers ; salt and pepper and other condiments are stored near the dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 4 live in the dining room 2 live at bar 2 live on the hallway leading to the kitchen and bathrooms 2 live in the kitchen behind the reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of dishwashing detergent stored on prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not observed **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottles not labeled at the bar area; advised to label **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not observed **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 18 dead roaches 3 dead by stove area; 1 dead under prep table next to chest freezer 4 dead under dry storage rack used to store foods and clean pots and pans; 10 dead inside open shelves where crackers; salt and pepper and sugar packets are stored by dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 43 dead roaches: 18 dead on the shelves at the bar and under coolers 10 dead in the dining room 10 dead in the kitchen under cooking equipments/ dishwasher/ behind freezer and dry storage shelves; 5 dead at waitress area ( open shelves by the bar) **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- grease and heavy food debris accumulated through the dining room; bar and kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed accumulation of debris through the dining room and bar area; **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile cracked with big hole in walk-in cooler; **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient therefore present in reach in cooler or walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at cook line; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Still observed **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- walls and shelves have presence of mold like substance and food debris; walk-in cooler used to store food and drinks; reach in cooler at cook-line has heavy food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.