DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PIER 8

Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8641244

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh oyster tags not marked per last date served. Educated operator all tags must be marked with last date used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8681793

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine next to water heater; standing water covering floor next to ice machine and in front of water heater.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed, rinsed, and placed to dry food storage container without sanitizing, triple sink not set up. Advised operator to properly sanitize dishes.
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line right side flip top cooler; raw lobster and raw shrimp over butter and washed/cut broccoli, no complete physical barrier. Operator moved butter and broccoli to other side of cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6: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; portioned bags of raw calamari stored over portioned bags of ready to eat onion rings. Operator moved onion rings to top shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6: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. At walk-in freezer plastic wrapped pan of raw chicken over raw fish. Operator removed pan of raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-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 Left side flip top cooler; sliced cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in shallow pan in make top overnight. See Stop Sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side flip top cooler; sliced cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in shallow pan in make top overnight. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area cans of paint stored over canned tomato sauce. Operator removed cans of paint. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded facet with hose attached no vacuum breaker. At bar; threaded facet with hose attached no vacuum breaker. Advised operator to install vacuum breakers
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line handwashing sink used to store tongs; Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink; no soap Operator provided handwashing soap Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640507

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: At kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh oyster tags not marked per last date served. Educated operator all tags must be marked with last date used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Several food items in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator stated food prepared 2 days prior. Advised operator to date mark items held over 24 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At expo line, hand wash sink, no hot water due to broken handle. Water temperature only reaching 75F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: At expo line, hand wash sink, no hot water due to broken handle. Water temperature only reaching 75F. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8639557

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: At kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live small flying insects in kitchen prep area flying around landing on shelf of canned clam juice. Approximately 50 live flying insects at inside bar, flying around/ landing on trash cans, floor drains, bar mats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Approximately 5 live flying insects at bar area flying around/landing on soda dispenser. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, cooked mussels (59F - Cold Holding); crab legs (55F - Cold Holding). operator stated not prepared or portioned today. Being held in overfilled pan for less than 2 hours. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: At flip top cooler, raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); crab legs (55F - Cold Holding). operator stated not prepared or portioned today. Being held in overfilled pan for less than 2 hours. Operator added ice. Warning Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh oyster tags not marked per last date served. Educated operator all tags must be marked with last date used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Several food items in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator stated food prepared 2 days prior. Advised operator to date mark items held over 24 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At expo line, hand wash sink, no hot water due to broken handle. Water temperature only reaching 75F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: At expo line, hand wash sink, no hot water due to broken handle. Water temperature only reaching 75F. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386422

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live small flying insects in kitchen prep area flying around landing on shelf of canned clam juice. Approximately 50 live flying insects at inside bar, flying around/ landing on trash cans, floor drains, bar mats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At flip top cooler raw shrimp stored over broccoli. Operator moved broccoli to different area in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, cooked mussels (59F - Cold Holding); crab legs (55F - Cold Holding). operator stated not prepared or portioned today. Being held in overfilled pan for less than 2 hours. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh oyster tags not marked per last date served. Educated operator all tags must be marked with last date used. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Several food items in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator stated food prepared 2 days prior. Advised operator to date mark items held over 24 hours. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At outside bar and inside kitchen near cook line, items stored in hand wash sinks. Operator removed items from sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At expo line, hand wash sink, no hot water due to broken handle. Water temperature only reaching 75F. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8597677

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596663

  • 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling across floor on cook line. 2 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall behind cook line. 30 live roaches in kitchen on shelf under single burner cook top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: 2 live roaches in kitchen/cook line crawling on wall next to steamer. 1 live roach in kitchen/cook line crawling on steamer. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor under cook line. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595745

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At both ice machines; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects at inside bar, flying around/behind bar. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw salmon stored over cooked mussels. Operator moved raw salmon to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling across floor on cook line. 2 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall behind cook line. 30 live roaches in kitchen on shelf under single burner cook top. Warning
  • 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. At walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line prep cart next to steamer; cooked potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); cooked corn (117F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items were cooked yesterday, reheated in steamer 30 min prior and then held on prep cart until served, moved back to steamer to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At walk-in cooler; oyster container, no tag. Operator provided tag. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At expo line hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator took off cover allowing access to paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8486215

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Same **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice machine clear plastic lid broken several places. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Same **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Bag of rice stored on floor in dry food storage room. Manager moved bag to prep table. ( this item corrected on site ) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Same **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes storage rack by dishwasher Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Same **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob spinning ( not able to turn on hot water) at hand sink near ice tea brewing station in the kitchen. ( cold water temperature 86 f) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Same **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried food stuck on Slicer blade in prep room - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-30: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484509

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in larger salt bin in dry food storage room. Manager removed the container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in the kitchen including cook line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice machine clear plastic lid broken several places.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Bag of rice stored on floor in dry food storage room. Manager moved bag to prep table. ( this item corrected on site ) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops stored on the soiled front ledge of the ice machine. Explained and manager removed the scoops to be washed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes storage rack by dishwasher Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob spinning ( not able to turn on hot water) at hand sink near ice tea brewing station in the kitchen. ( cold water temperature 86 f)
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go container on shelf in dry food storage room. Manager inverted the containers Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from back room put on gloves and started handling lettuce without washing hands. Explained and he properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee watching video on cell phone then went on cook line touched her hairs and started handling food without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon in a pan stored over cheese cake box in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Two metal pans of oysters no tags. In walk in cooler.Manager unable to provide tag and no box available to copy.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. portioned sweet cream ( whip cream one of the ingredient) 58 f stored overnight on metal screen in the pan in flip top cooler on cook line. As per cook stored overnight not prepared or portioned today. raw salmon 45,raw cod 45 on speed rack both trays date marked 08/28. Not prepared or pulled today
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. portioned sweet cream ( whip cream one of the ingredient) 58 f stored overnight on metal screen in the pan in flip top cooler on cook line. As per cook stored overnight not prepared or portioned today. raw salmon 45,raw cod 45 on speed rack both trays date marked 08/28. Not prepared or pulled today
  • 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. Emailed one
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried food stuck on Slicer blade in prep room
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs stored in hand sink on cook line. Manager removed the tongs. Round metal container stored in hand sink at bar in dining room. Manager removed the container.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at bar. Put some napkins. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Emailed one
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Two metal pans of oysters no tags. Manager unable to provide tag and no box available to copy.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar. Opened cover and put soap container all the way. Working properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near ice machine in back room. Manager moved tank to outside Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation