CRU LOUNGE
538 NORTHWOOD RD, West Palm Beach FL 33407 · (561) 268-7551
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Provided handout to Operator.
Hole in or other damage to wall next to ice machine. Advised Operator to repair/fill hole.
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. Advised Operator to remove buildup of ice.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw lamb chops stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved raw lamb chops.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the kitchen ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize interior of ice bin.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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; raw lamb stored over opened
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef stored over raw bacon. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below bacon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar; glass cleaner stored in liquor rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed glass cleaner. At dry storage; cologne and deodorant stored over single service articles. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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; storage container of raw hamburgers stored over opened box of raw fish. Operator moved hamburgers below fish.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet, splitter added with hose attached no vacuum breaker. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At cook line flip top cooler; liquid eggs and heavy cream not date marked. Operator stated items opened 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw shell eggs above green peppers in glass door reach cooler. Operator moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw lamb above raw salmon at reach in cooler. Operator moved
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....salmon 45° in reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....salmon 45° in reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded fish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored soda gun in hand sink at bar. Operator moved.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....windex spray bottle.
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....salmon fish in reach in cooler. Stop sale issue due to temperature abuse. Operator discarded food.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.