Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GRILLE ON CONGRESS (THE)

5101 CONGRESS AVENUE · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3690874
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13625336
DBPR license6012299

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Butter left on counter before sitting people exposed to the elements.and also out of temperature

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw turkey over raw shrimp.in three door cooler on cook line. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front bar cooler at Olives with blue cheese ; (45F – Cold Holding), manager put bottle in ice. Butter I Left at tables before seating people, Butter; (69F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 2

#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/

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has a mold like substance by the ice chute.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with heavy load of dust.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pots and pans being stacked wet

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#5Basic22-13-5

Basic – Soda dispenser gun not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Soda gun displayed a mold like substance on drink dispenser nozzle.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.