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THE GRIDDLE

275 NORTHEAST SPANISH RIVER BLVD · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3567670
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10713211
DBPR license6022241

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority22-41-4

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 sanitizer >100ppm **Warning**

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#4High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**

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#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from Dishwasher without washing hands and putting on gloves Employee washed hands and put **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not properly separated from open container of muffins in chest freezer **Warning**

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Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall behind mop sink **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.