FLARE HOUSE
407 NORTHWOOD ROAD, West Palm Beach FL 33407 · 561-815-1153
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of liquor cabinet, discussed with operator who killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025066209 | Sep 3, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Discussed with operator acquire original certificates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen objectionable odor coming from sewage grease trap system, discussed with operator to seal door.
May 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small live flying insects flying around kitchen cook line. Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying by ice machine and soda rack. Approximately 1 small live flying insect landing on wall next to clean dishes. Approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on rope banister located at bar entrance. Discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Discussed with operator acquire original certificates.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled with build up of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen objectionable odor coming from sewage grease trap system, discussed with operator to seal door.
May 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees working longer than 120 days no proof of food handler training. Advised Operator of food handler training requirements.
Mar 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee(s) entered establishment, entered kitchen, walked behind bar and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils used to prepare food and drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches in kitchen inside reach in cooler door. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees working longer than 120 days no proof of food handler training. Advised Operator of food handler training requirements.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (caustic cleaning chemicals not labeled. Advised Operator to label chemicals.
Reach-in cooler(s) on cook line and behind bar interior(s)/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean /sanitize reach in cooler interiors.
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cellphone while removing from pocket holding to face/mouth and returning to pocket then handled clean glasses while polishing without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on bar well with liquor bottles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink behind bar had no paper towels, advised operator of handwashing sink procedures. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Provided reporting agreement for operator. Operator informed employees at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach in ware washing area not properly marked. Advised operator to put label on spray bottle.
Sep 4, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Sep 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on dirty dishes, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insect and clean and sanitize area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above cooked steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of liquor cabinet, discussed with operator who killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 6 rodent dropping under employee locker in clean dish storage area. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in 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. See stop sale.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training.
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. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in 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. See stop sale.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen in front of deep fryer and hand washing sink floor has puddle of standing water, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen floors soiled with food and grease debris behind flat top stove and deep fryers, discussed with operator to clean and sanitized areas.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen in front of liquor cabinet and ice machine Objectionable odors, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and eliminate odors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct solution.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 40 live flying insects In kitchen dishwashing area landing in plastic bins of water, walls, and dishwashing machine. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all surfaces.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen Chafing fuel stored on wire metal shelf directly above open box of single service plastic spoons. Discussed with operator who removed chafing fuel.
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. Discussed with operator and provided copy via email of clean up poster.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided email copy of oyster consumer advisory.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled, Discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
Dec 10, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine; scoop handle touching ice. Operator removed.
May 1, 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw steak. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta and cooked greens no date mark. Operator stated items prepared 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
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 of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Sep 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw chicken with fully cooked meatballs, cake in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....blocked by mop bucket, employee moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....rice, gravy, chicken, sauce, cooked green beans, fish at walk in cooler
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.