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SWAMPGRASS WILLY`S BAR BQ

9910 ALT A1A STE 711, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561.625.1555

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6011471
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (68F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line: as per operator food pulled out of freezer and thawed out outside; placed in cooler;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021043760Aug 12, 2021Oct 7, 2021$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training expired, discussed with operator to renew training.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times and no change, Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler cooked wings (48F - Cooling) at 2:00 since 11:30 to 48F at 2:20, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who removed lid from container to allow adequate air flow cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training expired, discussed with operator to renew training.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar unlabeled spray bottle with soap, discussed with operator to label bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. At hand washing sink wall in disrepair, discussed with operator to repair.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, discussed with operator to clean and Sanitize.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (68F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line: as per operator food pulled out of freezer and thawed out outside; placed in cooler;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers commercially packaged over chips not commercially packaged in one door freezer; reversed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching flour; stored properly
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.