Mr. B's Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Mr. B's Tavern, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mr. B's Tavern's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
52
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1Observed in walk in cooler Raw fish over cooked chicken wings. Operator stored properly. #2 Observed in sliding door cooler raw tuna stored over ready to eat lime. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator retested to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bar station cooler ; heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding). Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed at Sliding door cooler ; cheese (47F); cooked shrimp (44F); cooked lobster (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. Observed at Flip top cooler #2 ; cooked pasta (66F); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved food back to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed at bar station cooler ; heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding). Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in sliding door cooler Shredded lettuce 59F at 2:04 to 57F at 2:30 (cooling since 11:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler room quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing in kitchen garbage can blocked in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Chicken wings not covered in reach in freezer at cook line. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
39
Dec 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine behind bar
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile behind front counter at swinging doors
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile at bathroom entrances
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. B's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. B's Tavern on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Mr. B's Tavern compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Mr. B's Tavern most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Mr. B's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. B's Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr. B's Tavern 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 Mr. B's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. B's Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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