LOCALE GASTROPUB & TEST KITCHEN
748 PARK AVE STE A, Lake Park FL 33403
Last inspected Feb 12, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022031158 | May 26, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $160 |
| 2--2019029889 | May 21, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $760 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over shredded cooked chicken - operator moved bacon to lower shelf. Chest freezer - raw fish over cooked meatballs - operator moved meatballs to adjacent freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open package of American cheese from 2 days prior not date marked - operator date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Dishmachine Chlorine 0ppm. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is working properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with Chlorine sanitizer, 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 Advised operator to renew license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for Chlorine sanitizer provided.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand sink.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At right side double door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots. Advised Operator to move eggs below carrots.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At left side double door reach in cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked rice. Advised Operator to store raw below ready to eat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double door upright stainless; raw comminuted pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw whole pork tenderloin (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, removed to be fully cooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At Double door upright stainless; raw comminuted pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw whole pork tenderloin (44F - Cold Holding). Ice buildup inside reach in cooler around back of cooling unit. Advised Operator to repair.
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Chlorine 0 ppm tested 3 times.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023
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. Emailed one
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large screen stored in bar hand sink. Employee removed the screen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Emailed form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork,black beans cooked on Tuesday today is Thursday not date marked. Explained.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen. Employee moved to shelf on utility cart.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
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.