Paddock Room Rest

1111 N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409-6317

American

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Paddock Room Rest has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Paddock Room Rest on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced dispensing container, primed machine, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At reach in cooler; chili prepared/date marked 1/16/25. See stop sale.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened bag of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat tortilla chips. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At prep area hand washing sink; soap dispenser not dispensing. Operator replaced batteries, dispensing. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can of tomato paste dented. See stop sale. Operator segregated can.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Back line triple door upright stainless reach in cooler; pooled raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved eggs below chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand washing sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar hand wash sink; soap dispenser unable to dispense, not enough soap in dispenser. Operator refilled soap/able to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sugar storage container; bowl used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At dry pasta storage container; scoop handle laying in pasta. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.two foam cups with beverage on shelf without lid in dishwasher area. Manager put lid on **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen cook line

36-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paddock Room Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paddock Room Rest on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paddock Room Rest?

Across the inspection record, “soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paddock Room Rest.

How does Paddock Room Rest compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Paddock Room Rest most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Paddock Room Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paddock Room Rest have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paddock Room Rest 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 Paddock Room Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paddock Room Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.

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