Austin Republic #2

661 Us Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
American
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
20
Score
High Risk

Austin Republic #2 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

By comparison, the average North Palm Beach facility scores 78, putting Austin Republic #2 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
7
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loading dirty dishes in the dishwasher went to cook line afterwards and started to work with foods; chef educated ; employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 50 live flies 2 live flies in the kitchen one by cook line and one by dishwasher 48 live flies at the bar landing on ice chest, liquor bottles and other bar equipment Operator started to clean and sanitize the areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork ribs (97F - Hot Holding);in hot box at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food to be reheated to 165 F or above; **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (62F); shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (62F - Cold Holding) in cooler #2 at cook line; chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods brought out of the walk-in cooler approximately 1 hour ago; foods moved back to walk-in cooler to quick chill; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Cole slaw dressing and sauces in walk-in cooler ; stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) unable to fix; ran multiple times; manager set up three compartment sink with quaternary at 200 ppm; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Multiple employees walk-in the kitchen putting gloves on to work with foods did not wash hands first; educated; chef asked employees to wash hands; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine and quaternary used for dishwasher and three compartment sink Provided quaternary test strips **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle- at three compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit #2 at cook line **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at cook line utensils in water at 78 F Remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
20
Jul 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand washing sink removed, washer and dryer added in food preparation area, not on approved plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Austin Republic #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Austin Republic #2 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Austin Republic #2 compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?

Austin Republic #2 most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.

Has Austin Republic #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Austin Republic #2 have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Austin Republic #2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.