Connolly's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
64
Score
Connolly's Bar & Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Connolly's Bar & Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored above cut fruit and cheeses. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen steam table, cheese sauce (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. Operator placed item onto stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, no date marking on foods-Egg salad, prepared onsite and held over 24 hours. Operator stated item prepared previous day. Advised operator of proper date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken wings stored over precooked bacon- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. At tall reach in cooler - milk opened Sunday not date marked - operator date marked, **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler -Cooked macaroni salad prepared two days ago not not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw pooled eggs stored over unwashed carrots- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by cookline- cardboard box in sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation for employee preparing food at cookline.
13-03-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over glass drinks and produce- employee moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
78
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. At large ice machine - drink cans inside ice- educated operator- employee removed drink- and discarded surrounding ice - see stop sale.
01B-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee watch while preparing food- educated operator- employee removed.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. At large ice machine - drink cans inside ice- educated operator- employee removed drink- and discarded surrounding ice - see stop sale.
12B-14-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
74
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee came from out side and then putting gloves on hands without washing hands, employee washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands...employee grabbed raw chicken and grab tortilla without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee discarded tortilla, washing hands after discussion **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shredded cheese 67°, cut lettuce 50° , sliced cheese 45° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in dishwashing sink , educate employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
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....Cook working over 60 days no have food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...several cleaning spray bottles not labeled in bar , kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
39
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink at bar, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states class is scheduled for renewals **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on left side of fryers and on wall. Observed at soda bib hoses
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature in triple sink. Operator turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Connolly's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Connolly's Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Connolly's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Connolly's Bar & Grill.
How does Connolly's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Connolly's Bar & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Connolly's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Connolly's Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Connolly's Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Connolly's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Connolly's Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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