Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Boynton Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator milk was opened yesterday at 11AM. 25 hours has passed. Operator labeled 4/6/26. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on door handles of double door reach in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-1-25
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
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. Observed milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled 1/3/26. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving with rust in walk in cooler that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor near fryer at cook line.
36-73-4
58
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Observed in walk in cooler milk not date marked. Per operator milk was opened 7/6/25. Operator date marked 7/6/25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler milk not date marked. Operator date marked milk 1/27/25 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at two door cooler at cook line raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area straw paper in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in two door cooler at cook line employee water bottle inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
58
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F); blue cheese crumbles (48F); cooked mushrooms (46F); butter (48F); sour cream (46F); sour cream (46F); sliced cheese (47F); butter (47F); spinach artichoke dip (47F); homemade blue cheese dressing (47F); raw beef (46F); raw chicken (47F); raw bacon (47F); cooked onions and pepper (48F); butter milk (48F) ; cream (48F) being held in walk in cooler over night. Monitored unit for approximately 40 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F); blue cheese crumbles (48F); cooked mushrooms (46F); butter (48F); sour cream (46F); sour cream (46F); sliced cheese (47F); butter (47F); spinach artichoke dip (47F); homemade blue cheese dressing (47F); raw beef (46F); raw bacon (47F); cooked onions and pepper (48F); butter milk (48F); cream (48F) being held in walk in cooler over night. Monitored unit for approximately 40 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tested at 0ppm quat. Quat dispenser empty. Operator added bleach and retested at 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Prove thermometers calibrated at 38F-40F **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler. Observed at condenser in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser, hand wash sink knobs soiled at cook line hand wash sink **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved under cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
33
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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. Not provided for new employee. Provided form to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago not dated. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use tin trays that have been previously used on ware washing rack. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
36-73-4
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer
14-36-5
86
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue liquid Bartender labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill.
How does Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill 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 Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elmo's Rock Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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