'ON THE ROCKS' BAR & GRILLE
71 OCEAN AVE, Palm Beach Shores FL 33404 · 561.882.3030
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 26 counted 76.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023060954 | Oct 27, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees wiping gloved hand on the soiled apron a few times and continued to work with food before changing gloves and washing hands; manager educated; employee washed hands;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (44F - Cold Holding) in beer cooler at the bar; food not prepared or portioned today/ food out of temperature for 15 minutes; moved to different cooler;
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table by rice warmer at cook line; Removed
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler bar. Advised Operator to remove standing water.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 26 counted 76.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer - warmer - cooked chicken wings (119F-121F - Hot Holding) held over 2 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line drawers - burgers (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (44F-45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for 2 hours - operator moved to reach in cooler. Bar - ice cream mix (milk) (66F - Cold Holding) sitting in ice bath under 2 hours - operator moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer - warmer - cooked chicken wings (119F-121F - Hot Holding) held over 2 hours - see stop sale.
Wild bird present inside establishment - wild bird landed on table - operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee thermos on expo line - operator removed.
Employee wearing visor with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 26 counted 76.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At fryer station; Non food grade cardboard boxes used to store cooked chips. Operator removed cooked chips from cardboard boxes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At outside bar; ice cream beverage mix (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the item was not prepared/portioned today. Left out of temperature for 30 minutes. Bartender added ice to around item.
Stored food not covered. At outside bar top; drink garnishes uncovered. Bartender closed lid on container.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers tuna poke, served raw and not identified as being raw.
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on flip top cooler. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen under double door low boy reach in cooler. 7 rodent dropping in kitchen behind flip top cooler. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen on dry storage shelf. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under toaster oven. 1 rodent dropping on floor next to grill. Operator removed droppings, cleaned sanitized areas.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers tuna poke, served raw and not identified as being raw.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen expo window; spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled.
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.