C. O'BRIEN'S RANCH HOUSE
2062 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line flip top reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw scallops. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019056806 | Oct 31, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while adjusting glasses and while wiping forehead then continued preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over cooked corned beef. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At steam table; cheese sauce (118F - Reheating). Operator stated reheating in steam table since 9:00, did not reach 135F within 2 hours. At steam table; cooked mashed potatoes (77F - Reheating /12:00). Operator stated reheating in steam table since 9:00, did not reach 165F within 2 hours. At flip top cooler; coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding); Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); raw fish (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table; cooked mashed potatoes (77F - Reheating /12:00). Operator stated reheating in steam table since 9:00, did not reach 165F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At steam table; cheese sauce (118F - Reheating). Operator stated reheating in steam table since 9:00, did not reach 135F within 2 hours. See Stop Sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler;; cut tomatoes (64F - Ambient Cooling 12:00 64F 12:40). Operator stated tomatoes cut at 11:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. At prep area; cooked beef (110F - Cooling 12:15/94F 12:45). Operator stated cooling for one hour at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemical) not labeled. Operator labeled chemical spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024Inspection 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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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 pork stored over cooked vegetables. Operator moved vegetables to top shelf.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Advised Operator to date tags from last date served.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line; employee beverage on cutting board. Operator removed.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; employee washed and rinsed cooking pots then placed on shelf to dry without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Quaternary - Not Set Up). Operator set up triple sink to quaternary 200ppm to properly sanitize dishes.
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 reach in freezer; opened bag of raw sausage stored over opened bag of raw fish. Operator moved sausage below fish.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned/sanitized.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. At reach in cooler; cloth used to cover/touching washed/cut lettuce. Operator removed.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white upright reach in freezer; raw hamburgers stored over plastic wrapped dish of cooked escargot. Operator moved escargot.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line flip top reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw scallops. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line flip top cooler; cooked clams (48°F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, added ice.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line flip top cooler; fresh garlic in oil (50°F - Ambient Cooling 1:40pm/50°F - Ambient Cooling 2:17pm). Operator stated fresh garlic in oil prepared at 11:00am, at this rate product will not reach 41°F within 4 hours. Operator added ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior.
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