ELMO'S ROCK BAR & GRILL INC
9770 S MILITARY TRL B2-3, Boynton Beach FL 33436 · 561-236-5096
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-1-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025025269 | Jan 29, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2018024636 | Apr 5, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler pitted with rust.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator milk was opened yesterday at 11AM. 25 hours has passed. Operator labeled 4/6/26.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on door handles of double door reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-1-25
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled 1/3/26.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor near fryer at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving with rust in walk in cooler that has pitted the surface.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with poster.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk in cooler milk not date marked. Per operator milk was opened 7/6/25. Operator date marked 7/6/25.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler milk not date marked. Operator date marked milk 1/27/25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at two door cooler at cook line raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area straw paper in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in two door cooler at cook line employee water bottle inside. Operator removed.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Prove thermometers calibrated at 38F-40F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in cooler
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tested at 0ppm quat. Quat dispenser empty. Operator added bleach and retested at 50ppm chlorine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
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. shredded cheese (48F); blue cheese crumbles (48F); cooked mushrooms (46F); butter (48F); sour cream (46F); sour cream (46F); sliced cheese (47F); butter (47F); spinach artichoke dip (47F); homemade blue cheese dressing (47F); raw beef (46F); raw bacon (47F); cooked onions and pepper (48F); butter milk (48F); cream (48F) being held in walk in cooler over night. Monitored unit for approximately 40 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F); blue cheese crumbles (48F); cooked mushrooms (46F); butter (48F); sour cream (46F); sour cream (46F); sliced cheese (47F); butter (47F); spinach artichoke dip (47F); homemade blue cheese dressing (47F); raw beef (46F); raw chicken (47F); raw bacon (47F); cooked onions and pepper (48F); butter milk (48F); cream (48F) being held in walk in cooler over night. Monitored unit for approximately 40 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Prove thermometers calibrated at 38F-40F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Ice buildup in walk in cooler. Observed at condenser in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser, hand wash sink knobs soiled at cook line hand wash sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved under cold running water
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator discarded
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for new employee. Provided form to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours ago not dated. Operator date marked
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use tin trays that have been previously used on ware washing rack. Operator discarded
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken with raw beef, raw burger with bread in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....stock or soup and how long ago was cooked PIC and Cook not aware at walk in cooler.
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.... stock or soup 61° cheeses 55° ( PIC and Cook not aware) at walk in cooler. Manager not aware how long food being out of temperature.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding chili 124° in hot pot being held more than four hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... stock or soup 61° cheeses 55° ( PIC and Cook not aware) at walk in cooler. Manager not aware how long food being out of temperature. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding chili 124° in hot pot being held more than four hours. Employee discarded food.Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by the broom, employee moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....stock or soup and how long ago was cooked PIC and Cook not aware at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets on the floor by the Avantco tall reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.