The Rock Irish Pub
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, The Rock Irish Pub has 17 inspections in the public record. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so The Rock Irish Pub trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw burger patty's stored with mashed potatoes. Employee moved burgers to different shelf.
08A-08-5
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At expo line, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink. Operator supplied paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, sanitizer spray bottle not labeled with common name
41-17-4
52
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hoods visibly soiled with grease, dust and debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Same **Time Extended**
36-68-5
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinsed, sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over beer bottles. Advised operator of proper storage.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over raw fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operatir stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, chicken kabobs dated 7/13, exceeding 7 days from preparation. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dish area, approximately 20+ rodent droppings on top of dish machine. At storage closet, approximately 15 rodent droppings.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cheese (55F - Cold Holding), at walk in cooler, raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding), meatloaf (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen, handwashing sink used for other purposes as evident by raw chicken particles in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge, Michael Daubert **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hoods visibly soiled with grease, dust and debris.
36-68-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair over fryers.
36-32-5
26
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. another container of cooked wings 50-47 f cooling overnight ( date marked 03/19 as per chef cooked last night. ) not prepared portioned or handled today. As per chef he didn't handle these chicken wings today. In the walk in cooler all night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. another container of cooked wings 50-47 f cooling overnight ( date marked 03/19 as per chef cooked last night. )
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 12 count of raw shell egg carton on top ( in contact ) of unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Explained. Chef moved tomatoes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs date marked 02/21 today 03/20. Not used within 7 days.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. another container of cooked wings 50-47 f cooling overnight ( date marked 03/19 as per chef cooked last night. )
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Servsafe certificate for Manager Mr. John Broz expired on 02/10/2025
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White cutting board stored in kitchen hand sink . Explained and manager removed the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
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. Plastic red glass of beverage on prep table. Chef discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
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. Advised to setup three compartment sink.
16-55-4
32
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steaks over French fries not commercially packaged in reach in freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over bacon reach in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (44-48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within six hours. Food items Covered.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (44-48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within six hours. Food items Covered.
03D-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to Stainless steal refrigerator unit
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Reach in flip top cooler across from cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent covers walk in cooler
36-34-5
35
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (51F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Double panned and overstocked. Instructed chef to place in bottom cooler to cool
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili and chicken wings in walk in cooler made Monday 10/14
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler
29-49-6
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.verified ownership. License expired on 12/01/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored on top of cooked shepherds pie container in the walk in cooler. Explained and chef moved raw ground beef to another location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat at the bar three compartment sink.
16-37-1
67
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Expired 12/1/2023 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bane Marie, cooked potatoes 74F - hot holding, cooked gravy 74F - hot holding, Sheppard's pie 74F - hot holding. Operator stated all items were reheated on stove prior to being placed in steam table less than 2 hours prior. Operator moved to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - cold holding)); Raw beef (48F - cold holding), operator stated items not prepared or portioned today,being held in cooler overnight, see stop sale. **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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - cold holding)); Raw beef (48F - cold holding), operator stated items not prepared or portioned today,being held in cooler overnight, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw bacon stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator removed bacon **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line flip top cooler standing water in bottom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-49-6
45
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches: 1 live inside the 2 door freezer used as dry storage for Velveeta cheese sauces and commercially packaged containers of dressings; 1 live roach coming out from soap dispenser while pumping soap at handwash sink by cook line; 4 live roaches by dishwasher and near by dry storage shelves for foods and clean pots and pans 2 live by prep table next to chest freezer at cook line 3 live by stove and fryers 7 live inside shelves where crackers ; salt and pepper and other condiments are stored near the dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 4 live in the dining room 2 live at bar 2 live on the hallway leading to the kitchen and bathrooms 2 live in the kitchen behind the reach in cooler **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed 1 live roach in the dining room 1 live roach under glass cooler by the bar area; **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 18 dead roaches 3 dead by stove area; 1 dead under prep table next to chest freezer 4 dead under dry storage rack used to store foods and clean pots and pans; 10 dead inside open shelves where crackers; salt and pepper and sugar packets are stored by dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 43 dead roaches: 18 dead on the shelves at the bar and under coolers 10 dead in the dining room 10 dead in the kitchen under cooking equipments/ dishwasher/ behind freezer and dry storage shelves; 5 dead at waitress area ( open shelves by the bar) **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed approximately 6 dead roaches 1 dead inside cooler used to store glasses at the bar; 5 by the waitress area ( open shelves) at the bar Operator swept areas; **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- walls and shelves have presence of mold like substance and food debris; walk-in cooler used to store food and drinks; reach in cooler at cook-line has heavy food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient therefore present in reach in cooler or walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile cracked with big hole in walk-in cooler; **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- grease and heavy food debris accumulated through the dining room; bar and kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed accumulation of debris through the dining room and bar area; **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flies: 1 live fly landed on food bowl on the prep station at cook line; 1 live fly by handwash sink next to dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 2 live flies- 1 flying at the bar; 1 flying in the dining room **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of dishwashing detergent stored on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not observed **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches: 1 live inside the 2 door freezer used as dry storage for Velveeta cheese sauces and commercially packaged containers of dressings; 1 live roach coming out from soap dispenser while pumping soap at handwash sink by cook line; 4 live roaches by dishwasher and near by dry storage shelves for foods and clean pots and pans 2 live by prep table next to chest freezer at cook line 3 live by stove and fryers 7 live inside shelves where crackers ; salt and pepper and other condiments are stored near the dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 4 live in the dining room 2 live at bar 2 live on the hallway leading to the kitchen and bathrooms 2 live in the kitchen behind the reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mashed potatoes dated 10/16/23 in reach in cooler ; See Stop Sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not observed **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottles not labeled at the bar area; advised to label **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not observed **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 18 dead roaches 3 dead by stove area; 1 dead under prep table next to chest freezer 4 dead under dry storage rack used to store foods and clean pots and pans; 10 dead inside open shelves where crackers; salt and pepper and sugar packets are stored by dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed approximately 43 dead roaches: 18 dead on the shelves at the bar and under coolers 10 dead in the dining room 10 dead in the kitchen under cooking equipments/ dishwasher/ behind freezer and dry storage shelves; 5 dead at waitress area ( open shelves by the bar) **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- grease and heavy food debris accumulated through the dining room; bar and kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed accumulation of debris through the dining room and bar area; **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile cracked with big hole in walk-in cooler; **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient therefore present in reach in cooler or walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at cook line; **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- walls and shelves have presence of mold like substance and food debris; walk-in cooler used to store food and drinks; reach in cooler at cook-line has heavy food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
37
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F- cold holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); gravy (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in main reach in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale **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. white cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F- cold holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); gravy (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in main reach in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches: 1 live inside the 2 door freezer used as dry storage for Velveeta cheese sauces and commercially packaged containers of dressings; 1 live roach coming out from soap dispenser while pumping soap at handwash sink by cook line; 4 live roaches by dishwasher and near by dry storage shelves for foods and clean pots and pans 2 live by prep table next to chest freezer at cook line 3 live by stove and fryers 7 live inside shelves where crackers ; salt and pepper and other condiments are stored near the dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mashed potatoes dated 10/16/23 in reach in cooler ; See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon commercially packaged stored on top of broccoli not commercially packaged; Pretzels not commercially packaged touching raw corned beef commercially packaged in chest freezer at cook line; Advised operator to store based on cooking temperature **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flies: 1 live fly landed on food bowl on the prep station at cook line; 1 live fly by handwash sink next to dishwasher **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of dishwashing detergent stored on prep table. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiping off facial sweat with his t-shirt then touching clean pans and pots; educated employee to wash hands; **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Red kidney beans - dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine and quaternary used at dishwasher and three compartment sink at the bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line- provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator presented a meat thermometer for calibration. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottles not labeled at the bar area; advised to label **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust dripping down from inside door hinges in the ice bin by storage room in the back **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 18 dead roaches 3 dead by stove area; 1 dead under prep table next to chest freezer 4 dead under dry storage rack used to store foods and clean pots and pans; 10 dead inside open shelves where crackers; salt and pepper and sugar packets are stored by dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- grease and heavy food debris accumulated through the dining room; bar and kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile cracked with big hole in walk-in cooler; **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of toaster oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient therefore present in reach in cooler or walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at cook line; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- walls and shelves have presence of mold like substance and food debris; walk-in cooler used to store food and drinks; reach in cooler at cook-line has heavy food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
11
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Beer bottles in ice used for consumption at bar
01B-03-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches on wall in kitchen over dry storage rack, freezer chest, and prep table. Five live roaches on prep table in kitchen One live roach on prep table at deli slicer in kitchen Operator killed and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened package of Raw beef steaks over commercially packaged tortillas in one door reach in freezer on cook line. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of marinara sauce dented
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cook line equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside two door cooler behind walk in cooler in back kitchen area Removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Set up triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Under cook line equipment Behind cook line equipment In back area of kitchen where walk in cooler and ice machine is located Beer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Beer walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Back of kitchen where walk in cooler and ice machine is located
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back of kitchen where walk in cooler and ice machine is located
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage and raw chicken on floor beer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen behind walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler drawers on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line Reach in cooler drawers under cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Piping under triple sink
29-11-4
18
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple Sink set up (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Dish machine not serviced. discontinued until repaired. Triple sink 100 ppm chlorine **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs walk in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 flies on pile of wet soiled rags on ground behind walk in cooler/ ice machine in rear of kitchen. Flies observed landing on towels only. Towels removed. Flies killed and removed from area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef observed carrying ready to eat pickles and placing them in reach in cooler on cook line. Educated on site. Gloves used. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple Sink set up (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk stored in hand sink next to dish machine **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dish machine and under prep table of kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to reach in cooler across from cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior to Microwave door **Warning**
23-24-4
23
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rock Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rock Irish Pub on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Rock Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Rock Irish Pub.
How does The Rock Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
The Rock Irish Pub most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has The Rock Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Rock Irish Pub have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Rock Irish Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Rock Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Rock Irish Pub is inspected around six times per year on average.
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