Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
100
Score
Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Among Delray Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed bar glass washer zero (0) ppm chlorine.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1. cases of burgers stored directly on walk in cooler floor, under shelves. Operator relocated to shelf. 2. Case of cranberry juice in plastic bottles stored Deron the floor at the bar. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at bar. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored directly on the floor. Observed on cook line. Operator provided double bucket to correct. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands....dishwasher handle dirty dishes and then handle cleaned dishes at dishwashing area. Dishwasher washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands...employee used cellphone and then grabbed cleaned plate to serve food . Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...yogurt sauce 58F, rice 61F, cut tomatoes 63F, goat cheese 63F, hummus 62F, beans 65F, feta cheese 61F , cooked beats 64F , kale 63F, French fries 61F in flip top reach in drawer across from fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...dishwashing sink , manager educated dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....dumped milk in hand washing sink at kitchen, dumped ice at bar. Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...several handwashing sink at premises.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...veggie burger at walk in cooler . Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...honey butter , regular butter was prepped 2 days ago at walk in cooler . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...cleaner spray bottle at bar . Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...nuts, topping , garnishes at cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice bucket stored in mop sink .
24-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles...reach in cooler gasket.
23-24-4
27
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dishmachine hand sink. Plumber called
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, bar utensils stored in standing water. Items removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At dish washer/mop sink area, cambros not inverted. Items changed to be inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
82
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Observe can opener soiled with food debris. Operator sent to dishwasher station to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils standing water at 81°F. Operator placed on flat top to get above 135°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen 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 Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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