BATCH NEW-SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND TAP
223 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-708-0000
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under bar by front door. Operator removed rodent droppings and washed and sanitized floor under bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018006472 | Jan 11, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2016027596 | Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line no paper towel. Operator placed paper towels on sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink Operator placed soap at sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall behind waffle maker solid with grease.
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under bar by front door. Operator removed rodent droppings and washed and sanitized floor under bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Flip top refrigerator; chicken (44-46F - Cold Holding); due to overfilled container. Operator moved the over filled chicken to walkin refrigerator. ** 2) observed at Draw refrigerator under grill; Fish (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (44F - Cold Holding) Operator placed bags of ice on fish and chicken. All food not prep or portion today Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator sent to dishwasher area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar hand sink with soda gun and metal container. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour container. Operator removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above mop sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at rear door missing cove molding tile single service storage.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under pos at bar. Operator removed and sanitized under bar pos.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) Observed at rear door tile broken under rear door at single service storage. 2) Observed multiple broken tile at expo line, dishwasher area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 72 degrees. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust at shelf's under expo line.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at men's room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop bucket. Operator hang mops to dry.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef above cooked sausage in walk-in refrigerator. Operator moved cooked sausage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator; cooked egg whites (45-55F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled. Operator placed added removed the over filled eggs.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white spray bottle with unknown substance. Operator placed added discarded substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bag carrots in sugar and flour. Operator placed added removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag carrots case of lemons stored on kitchen floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at dishwasher
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; sweet potato hummus (47F - Cold Holding) due to double inserts. Operator stated less then 2 hours on put ice and water in first insert..
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observe case of case of potato establishment open at time of inspection and bag of onions. Operator placed on shelf.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at rear storage.
Stored food not covered. Observe case of fried green tomatoes not covered in reaching freezer.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator corrected tooSanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at expo hand wash sink. Operator placed towel at sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Flip top refrigerator by conventional ovens.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in water at 100F
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a few sauces and squeeze bottles, not labeled.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler shelled eggs above cooked pork. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top refrigerator across from fryers; cooked beef, cooked potatoes overnight (57-63F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables, cooked meat (48-52F - Cold Holding) due to missing inserts. Operator place empty inserts in refrigerator.. 2) observed Flip top refrigerator across from fryers; cooked beef, cooked potatoes overnight (57-63F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had chicken on time but not on writing plan.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observe chlorine sanitizer at0ppm. Operator correct with quantity sanitizer 200ppm
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. Observe with salmon.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding) due to double insert.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with mussel tags with out date of last sold.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife between two refrigerators. Operator removed.
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