Blue Boar Tavern
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
82
Score
Blue Boar Tavern has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for West Palm Beach restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tressa Jesowski. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Craig Blake. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2025-06-03: Employee stated working less than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brian C Lafleur 5/29/19 (expired 5/29/24).
53A-03-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler (flip top cooler) interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
86
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sink area Wing sauce with butter (86F - hot Holding) Per operator product held outside of cooler and on counter overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sink area Wing sauce with butter (86F - hot Holding) Per operator product held outside of cooler and on counter overnight, see stop sale.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 small flying insects flying and landing on soda gun at bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At stand up reach in cooler to left: Raw bacon over fully cooked sausage both products opened from commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Raw beef over cooked chicken at reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Per operator, Current cook on duty hired greater than 60 days, no proof of training at time of inspection.
53B-02-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Soap water bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket of soapy water used for cleaning stored on flip top cutting board, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath flip top has standing water. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area squeeze bottle containing hot sauce and BBQ sauce not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Agustin Gómez. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back bar; hand washing sink used to store bar utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At flip top cooler; standing water in bottom. At bar double door low boy reach in cooler; standing g water in bottom. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. At Women's restroom; door(s) left open and not being cleaned or maintained. Operator closed door(s). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Boar Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Boar Tavern on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Boar Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Boar Tavern.
How does Blue Boar Tavern compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Blue Boar Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Blue Boar Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Boar Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Boar Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blue Boar Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Boar Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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