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GRIOT CARIBBEAN PLUS LLC

1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 5 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3605863
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891682
DBPR license6020661

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked turkey , cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey , cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked Turkey cooling at room temperature. 122F at 10:05. Operator states for 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in to complete cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operated states that the Chef took it home with him. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Turkey, Legume, Rice, all 24-36 hours since preparation per the operator, no date marks. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls, no handles in bulk bean containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Large hole damage of two (2) ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on hot holding box. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food and debris on the floors through out front and back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light fixture damaged/in disrepair. Observed unshielded light in hood, hanging from wire above cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic take out cups stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.