FLARE HOUSE

Name: FLARE HOUSE
Address: 407 NORTHWOOD ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33407, US
Rating: 62.1

407 NORTHWOOD ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

License #6022267

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62.1 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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FLARE HOUSE in WEST PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 8 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

None on file yet

The latest inspection on March 26, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 0 minor violations.

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Inspection coverage

83%

Imported observations

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on March 25, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on March 26, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees working longer than 120 days no proof of food handler training. Advised Operator of food handler training requirements.

Emergency order recommended
[01B-13-4] 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. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in 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. See stop sale.
[06-09-1] 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. In walk in cooler approximately 30 portions of raw salmon in 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. See stop sale.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above cooked steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct solution.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen in front of liquor cabinet and ice machine Objectionable odors, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and eliminate odors.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator who cannot provided any proof of food handler training.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 6 rodent dropping under employee locker in clean dish storage area. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area.

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