MR. B'S TAVERN
5201 GEORGIA AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 2153808580
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked corn date marked 7/10 and 7/3 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026017612 | Jan 14, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025070019 | Aug 26, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2022028345 | Apr 27, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked corn date marked 7/10 and 7/3 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint sized plastic container stored directly in cooked pasta on cook line. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on bar prep area near garnishes. Employee removed. Employee water bottle stored on expo line. Operator removed.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vodka sauce (51F - Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of non pasteurized liquid egg whites stored over bags of ready to eat onion dip in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vodka sauce (51F - Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vodka sauce (51F - Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Per operator item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, vodka sauce (50F - Cooling), per operator, product prepped and placed in cooler previous day, exceeding 6 hours. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, vodka sauce (50F - Cooling), per operator, product prepped and placed in cooler previous day, exceeding 6 hours. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
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. At kitchen flip top cooler low boy, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach in cooler, burratta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) At tall single door reach in cooler, lobster meat (52F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 6 hours. See stop sale.
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. At kitchen flip top cooler low boy, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator retested to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1Observed in walk in cooler Raw fish over cooked chicken wings. Operator stored properly. #2 Observed in sliding door cooler raw tuna stored over ready to eat lime. Operator stored properly.
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. Observed at bar station cooler; heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding). Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bar station cooler; heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding). Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Observed at Sliding door cooler; cheese (47F); cooked shrimp (44F); cooked lobster (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. Observed at Flip top cooler #2; cooked pasta (66F); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved food back to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in sliding door cooler Shredded lettuce 59F at 2:04 to 57F at 2:30 (cooling since 11:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler room quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing in kitchen garbage can blocked in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
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.
Chicken wings not covered in reach in freezer at cook line. Operator covered.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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