Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateJanuary 6, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3688013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13603811
DBPR license6020661

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bananas bowl raw shelled eggs above celery in walkin refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table pork (108-112F – Hot Holding) due to foods not in insert but above the rice. Operator fried pork pork (172F – Reheating) Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked vegetables at 11:52 with 2hour left (92F – Cooling) at 12:36 86F due to being in deep plastic containers and not in refrigerator. Operator placed eggs placed in refrigerator . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical plug in front counter hand sink, Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator uses chlorine, but has quaternary test strips

#9Intermediate53A-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/

#10Intermediate02C-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 Mac and cheese that operator stated that is made 2 day ago not date marked.

#11Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed cold water in hand sink at front counter with no pressure.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bananas bowl in containers of sliced onions.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by walkin refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, above single-service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.