CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL
700 SOUTH ROSEMARY AVENUE STE 218, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.366.0071
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects buzzing around not landing on food contact surfaces by expo area, 2 by back prep area not landing on food contact surfaces. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024071787 | Oct 14, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Maui Maui in reduced oxygen packaging defrosted See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by office.
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. Observed Maui Maui in reduced oxygen packaging defrosted See stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter utensil in water at 80 degrees. Operator removed water.
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed with mahi mahi in reduced oxygen packaging not frozen.See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed near dishwasher.
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. Observed with mahi mahi. See stop sale
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at a few coolers food debris behind refrigerator and rear wall on cook line.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed from ac vent in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in oil in squeeze bottle not labeled.
Jun 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stainless reach in by fryer: buttermilk; cream; roasted peppers, ground beef patties; raw chicken; cooked au gratin potatoes (49-53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Pizza flip top: pizza sauce ingredients added (61F - Cold Holding); on ice bath: diced tuna (54F - Cold Holding); tall reach in by pasta cooker: butter (53F - Cold Holding); pasta flip top cooler: vodka sauce (47F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products out of temperature 2-3 hours. Advised operator to move all products to freezer to quick chill.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch and dinner menu: Tuna poke stack Brunch menu: lox bagel
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects buzzing around not landing on food contact surfaces by expo area, 2 by back prep area not landing on food contact surfaces. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
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. stainless reach in by fryer: buttermilk; cream; roasted peppers, ground beef patties; raw chicken; cooked au gratin potatoes (49-53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stainless reach in by fryer: buttermilk; cream; roasted peppers, ground beef patties; raw chicken; cooked au gratin potatoes (49-53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Pizza flip top: pizza sauce ingredients added (61F - Cold Holding); on ice bath: diced tuna (54F - Cold Holding); tall reach in by pasta cooker: butter (53F - Cold Holding); pasta flip top cooler: vodka sauce (47F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products out of temperature 2-3 hours. Advised operator to move all products to freezer to quick chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) Advised operator to add water to mixture to achieve 200-400ppm quaternary sanitizer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch and dinner menu: Tuna poke stack Brunch menu: lox bagel
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line.
Oct 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Observed at bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator correct to 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at one door refrigerator at cook line raw fish above butter milk and Lemon juice.. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Flip top refrigerator; meatballs (51F - Cold Holding) due to being above fill lines. Operator removed the over filled meatballs 2) observed at expo; butter (52F - Cold Holding) Operator will use time as public health control in the future..
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic containers stored on floor at dishwasher area.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above cooked potatoes. Operated placed raw beef on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Prep table; cream (70F - Cold Holding). Operated discarded
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe at Flip top refrigerator. Operated removed
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observe Dishwasher (Temperature les then 160). Ecolab shows up and repaired dishwasher temp 160°F
Ice machine soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Chef Farrin Kolpan stated he can not find measuring device.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at bar.
Nov 27, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observe main dishwasher Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160). Operator turn on booster Dishwasher (Temperature 160)
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils in standing water at 72°F. Operator removed water.
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