DUCK TAVERN (THE)
5903 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL, 33487
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (11)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 45F, bacon 51F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today. Food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to freezer to chill fast .
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 45F, bacon 51F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today. Food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to freezer to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle stored above oil . Operator properly removed.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle stored above oil . Operator properly removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-41-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
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....chlorine 00 ppm... operator set up triple sink to sanitize utensils. Technician here and corrected sanitizer 100 ppm
High Priority - 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....chlorine 00 ppm... operator set up triple sink to sanitize utensils. Technician here and corrected sanitizer 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese, ham in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese, ham in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-24-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...chili was cooked 6/15 in reach in cooler .See stop sale. Operator discarded food.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...chili was cooked 6/15 in reach in cooler .See stop sale. Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...chili was cooked 6/15 in reach in cooler
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...chili was cooked 6/15 in reach in cooler
High Priority
- 41-17-4RepeatCorrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle . Operator labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle . Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic
- 31A-10-4
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar .
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar .
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup in reach in cooler was cooked 5 days ago without date marked. Operator date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup in reach in cooler was cooked 5 days ago without date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
container with no handle used to dispense food in cooked broccoli rabe in reach in cooler . Operator removed container
Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food in cooked broccoli rabe in reach in cooler . Operator removed container **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.