PRESERVE AT IRONHORSE BAR AND GRILL
8055 IRONHORSE BLVD., West Palm Beach FL 33412 · 561-624-5550
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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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. At small flip top cooler- blue cheese 45-48F- cold holding, feta cheese 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026031394 | Mar 6, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto items to quick chill.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water 122F. Operator turned heat up to 135F+.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face than proceeded in handling Food for order - educated operator- employee washed their hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- Marinara sauce 57F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 1 hour- employee placed on stove to be reheated, At sandwich/ burger station Ice well- shredded cheese 47F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food sitting on top of ice bath- food out of temperature fir 1 hour- - operator placed inside ice bath to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler- coleslaw 45F at 11:35 to 45F at 11:50 ( cooling since 11:00)- at current rate of cooking food will not reach to 41F within 4 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill,
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At flip top cooler at prep area- in use avocados with stickers still,attached- educated operator - employee removed and washed properly.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 reach in cooler drawers - mahi- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label indicating to remove from packaging before thaw not removed - see stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At small reach in cooler - chili prepared Wednesday not date marked- operator date marked.
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 reach in cooler drawers - mahi- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label indicating to remove from packaging before thaw not removed - see stop sale.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and prep table - operator removed.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwashing sink- large strainer in sink- operator removed.
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken then proceeded to change gloves and handle clean utensils and plate without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwashing sink- large strainer in sink- operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On Sunday Brumch menu - no indication that the Eggs Benedict is a raw/ undercooked product.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator removed off floor.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline drawers non food grade paper towels used to line container with bacon- operator removed.
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. At small flip top cooler- blue cheese 45-48F- cold holding, feta cheese 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small flip top cooler- blue cheese 45-48F- cold holding, feta cheese 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At small flip top cooler- tuna salad 45-47F- cold holding, cream cheese 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At small re@ch in cooler by cookline- cut melon 52-55F at 2:30 to 52-55F at 2:45 ( cooling since 11:00) chopped lettuce 52-55F at 2:30 to 52-55F at 2:45 ( cooling since 11:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At stove top- utensils stored in standing water of 94F- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler by cookline- in use avocado with stickers attached- operator removed.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 reach in cooler by cookline- reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing label not removed from package before thawing- see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- handwash sink with strainer inside at bar- operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at bar handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink- at bar handwash sink.
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 reach in cooler by cookline- reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing label not removed from package before thawing- see stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline utensils in standing water of 84F- operator placed on stove to heat water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- at bar handwash sink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler in use avocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed stickers and properly washed avocados.
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