ELLE CARIBBEAN GRILL
220 N CONGRESS AVE · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33426
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 47F-49F in walk in cooler, cooling over night in a deep closed container. Not prepped today.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 47F-49F in walk in cooler, cooling over night in a deep closed container. Not prepped today.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish patties 82F In warmer at front counter over night. Warmer not on.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish patties 82F, In warmer at front counter over night. Warmer not on. Not prepped or cooked today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 209+ inside hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times sanitizer bucket stored in sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added walls removed in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 kitchen employees.
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.