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
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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;
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021043760 | Aug 12, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar unlabeled spray bottle with soap, discussed with operator to label bottle.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At hand washing sink wall in disrepair, discussed with operator to repair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, discussed with operator to clean and Sanitize.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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;
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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.