Flare House
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Flare House stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average West Palm Beach restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Multiple employees working longer than 120 days no proof of food handler training. Advised Operator of food handler training requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee(s) entered establishment, entered kitchen, walked behind bar and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils used to prepare food and drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in kitchen inside reach in cooler door. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Multiple employees working longer than 120 days no proof of food handler training. Advised Operator of food handler training requirements. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (caustic cleaning chemicals not labeled. Advised Operator to label chemicals. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler(s) on cook line and behind bar interior(s)/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean /sanitize reach in cooler interiors. **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cellphone while removing from pocket holding to face/mouth and returning to pocket then handled clean glasses while polishing without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on bar well with liquor bottles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink behind bar had no paper towels, advised operator of handwashing sink procedures. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided reporting agreement for operator. Operator informed employees at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach in ware washing area not properly marked. Advised operator to put label on spray bottle.
41-17-4
55
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on dirty dishes, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insect and clean and sanitize area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above cooked steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of liquor cabinet, discussed with operator who killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 6 rodent dropping under employee locker in clean dish storage area. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
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. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen in front of liquor cabinet and ice machine Objectionable odors, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and eliminate odors.
36-64-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen in front of deep fryer and hand washing sink floor has puddle of standing water, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen floors soiled with food and grease debris behind flat top stove and deep fryers, discussed with operator to clean and sanitized areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct solution.
21-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
14-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
06-09-1
32
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen Chafing fuel stored on wire metal shelf directly above open box of single service plastic spoons. Discussed with operator who removed chafing fuel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 40 live flying insects In kitchen dishwashing area landing in plastic bins of water, walls, and dishwashing machine. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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. Discussed with operator and provided copy via email of clean up poster. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided email copy of oyster consumer advisory. **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled, Discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine; scoop handle touching ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw steak. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 pasta and cooked greens no date mark. Operator stated items prepared 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
22-20-5
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw chicken with fully cooked meatballs, cake in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....blocked by mop bucket, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....rice , gravy , chicken, sauce , cooked green beans , fish at walk in cooler
02C-02-5
55
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw fish above soup at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all sink at establishment except Dishmachine area. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...all sink at the establishment. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....soup in walk in cooler was cooked two days ago . Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....all sink at the establishment. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair...broken pipe in handwashing sink at prep station.
29-08-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flare House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flare House on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flare House?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flare House.
How does Flare House compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Flare House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Flare House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flare House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flare House 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 Flare House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flare House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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