'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille

71 Ocean Ave, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Florida restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer - warmer - cooked chicken wings (119F-121F - Hot Holding) held over 2 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line drawers - burgers (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (44F-45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for 2 hours - operator moved to reach in cooler. Bar - ice cream mix (milk) (66F - Cold Holding) sitting in ice bath under 2 hours - operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer - warmer - cooked chicken wings (119F-121F - Hot Holding) held over 2 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment - wild bird landed on table - operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-15-4
Basic - Employee wearing visor with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 26 counted 76. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee thermos on expo line - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers tuna poke, served raw and not identified as being raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on flip top cooler. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen under double door low boy reach in cooler. 7 rodent dropping in kitchen behind flip top cooler. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen on dry storage shelf. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under toaster oven. 1 rodent dropping on floor next to grill. Operator removed droppings, cleaned sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers tuna poke, served raw and not identified as being raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen expo window; spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

Has 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille 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 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 'on the Rocks' Bar & Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.