Lake Park, Palm Beach County

LOCALE GASTROPUB & TEST KITCHEN

748 PARK AVE STE A, Lake Park, FL 33403

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 12, 2025
City
Lake Park
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23550774

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over shredded cooked chicken - operator moved bacon to lower shelf. Chest freezer - raw fish over cooked meatballs - operator moved meatballs to adjacent freezer. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23550773

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open package of American cheese from 2 days prior not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23550775

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23422828

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine Chlorine 0ppm. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is working properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with Chlorine sanitizer, 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23422829

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 Advised operator to renew license. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23422825

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for Chlorine sanitizer provided. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23422826

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23422827

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand sink. Warning

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22912754

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At right side double door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots. Advised Operator to move eggs below carrots.

08A-05-6

Detail 22912750

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At left side double door reach in cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked rice. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat.

03A-02-5

Detail 22912752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double door upright stainless; raw comminuted pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw whole pork tenderloin (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, removed to be fully cooked. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22912751

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22912753

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 22912749

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At Double door upright stainless; raw comminuted pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw whole pork tenderloin (44F - Cold Holding). Ice buildup inside reach in cooler around back of cooling unit. Advised Operator to repair.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 22700702

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Unable to provide proof of manager certification Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 22559868

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Same Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22559867

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Same Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22559866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Same Time Extended

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 2Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22543921

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm tested 3 times. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22543925

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023 Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22543918

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22543924

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22543927

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large screen stored in bar hand sink. Employee removed the screen. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22543923

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22543922

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

11-26-1

Detail 22543928

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22543919

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork,black beans cooked on Tuesday today is Thursday not date marked. Explained. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22543920

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen. Employee moved to shelf on utility cart. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 22543926

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door Warning

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 21946465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At double door stainless reach in; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed jalapeños. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21946464

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21946466

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container; bowl used to dispense. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21946463

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour storage container soiled with food debris. Blender base soiled with food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 21946467

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line flip top cooler; standing water in bottom. Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-11-5

Detail 21515688

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At bar triple glass door reach in; raw eggs stored over canned/bottled drinks. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21515687

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At right side double door stainless reach in cooler; raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21515685

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line batter station; pooled eggs (58°F - Cold Holding), item being held at room temperature. Operator stated being held 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01C-02-4

Detail 21515689

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment sell mussels received fresh with tags. Operator stated tags not maintained.

31B-02-4

Detail 21515691

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21515686

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21515690

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At upright stainless next to triple sink; standing water in bottom.

May 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21110240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Same Admin Complaint

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-28-4

Detail 20924396

High Priority - Employee touched clothes and eye glasses and then engaged in food preparation and handled clean plate without washing hands. Educated on proper hand wash when handling food

08A-02-6

Detail 20924400

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground sausage not commercially packaged over hot dogs commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20924403

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over french fries and plantains in reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20924398

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (44 - Cold Holding); Holding);pork (56F-cold holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator food left out. Food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Operator closed open air gaps and placed food on ice. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20924405

Intermediate - Handwash sink at bar not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink storing strainer. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20924402

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20924406

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yams and pasta cooked two days prior not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20924399

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cornstarch.

13-03-4

Detail 20924395

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 20924397

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice container on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 20924401

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored- on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 20924404

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator fixed quaternary sanitizer to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 20496829

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- at the bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 20496830

Basic - Stored food not covered. Zucchini Fritters not covered in double door cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site