Cru Lounge

538 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cru Lounge six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

Cru Lounge's latest score is in line with the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw lamb chops stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved raw lamb chops. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the kitchen ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize interior of ice bin.

22-20-5

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; storage container of raw hamburgers stored over opened box of raw fish. Operator moved hamburgers below fish. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet, splitter added with hose attached no vacuum breaker. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

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 cook line flip top cooler; liquid eggs and heavy cream not date marked. Operator stated items opened 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 7 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cru Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cru Lounge on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cru Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cru Lounge.

How does Cru Lounge compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Cru Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Cru Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cru Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cru Lounge 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 Cru Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cru Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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