Paddock Room Rest
1111 N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 · Permanent Food Service · License 6000848
What drove the grade
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 21 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee walked behind bar from dining room/common area then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with Employee who then washed hands.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at bar hand wash sink.
Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Advised Operator to remove ice buildup.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.