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FLARE HOUSE

With 6 documented inspections, FLARE HOUSE in WEST PALM BEACH has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

407 Northwood Road
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511807

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901271

  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cellphone while removing from pocket holding to face/mouth and returning to pocket then handled clean glasses while polishing without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on bar well with liquor bottles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved bleach. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink behind bar had no paper towels, advised operator of handwashing sink procedures. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided reporting agreement for operator. Operator informed employees at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach in ware washing area not properly marked. Advised operator to put label on spray bottle.

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510890

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507180

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen in front of deep fryer and hand washing sink floor has puddle of standing water, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen floors soiled with food and grease debris behind flat top stove and deep fryers, discussed with operator to clean and sanitized areas.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen in front of liquor cabinet and ice machine Objectionable odors, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and eliminate odors.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct solution.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on dirty dishes, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insect and clean and sanitize area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above cooked steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of liquor cabinet, discussed with operator who killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 6 rodent dropping under employee locker in clean dish storage area. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training.

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10823272

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10804400

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 40 live flying insects In kitchen dishwashing area landing in plastic bins of water, walls, and dishwashing machine. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all surfaces. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen Chafing fuel stored on wire metal shelf directly above open box of single service plastic spoons. Discussed with operator who removed chafing fuel. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Discussed with operator and provided copy via email of clean up poster. Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided email copy of oyster consumer advisory. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled, Discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning