Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE FARMER GIRL RESTAURANT

1732 N DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3427975
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8698263
DBPR license6000904

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 20, 2024 12:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 21, 2024 1:18 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 severely dented cans of Home taste brand corned beef hash 6 lb 12 oz each ( severely dented at the seams) on shelf in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands. Cook discarded the gloves and put on new gloves to handle cooked food without washing hands. Explained and he properly changed the gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on trash can by three compartment sink. 1 flying around by toaster at the prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw chicken tenders over open bag of French fries in upright freezer. Explained and employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by bag n box soda syrup rack. 1 live by the entrance to the soda rack room. ( both in same room, room is separate from the kitchen) Manager killed and cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 Rodent droppings on wooden shelf in dishwasher room. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one hose Bibb by the back door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filling washcloth bucket in hand sink at server station, server dumping ice in hand sink at server station. Explained. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink. Cook put roll of paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in men's bathroom. Explained and server put small soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by pancake syrup rack in the kitchen 1 under dishwasher ( separate room) 8 on floor under shelf in soda syrup rack room ( separate room ) 13 on floor by bag n box soda rack ( separate room ) 1 on Diet Coke syrup bag n box ( separate room) 1 on glue board on card board cup holders on wire rack in the kitchen Employee cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On cook line Both cooks handling food without any hair restraints for loose head hair. Explained. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board in the kitchen. Explained and employee stored in the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.