GRIOT CARRIBEAN TAKE OUT LLC
1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD #5 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed rice, beans and sugar stored in a Home Depot container. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at food prep table cooked beans (81°F – Cold Holding); chicken (63°F – Cold Holding); pork (62°F – Cold Holding). Operator placed food in working refrigerator. 2) Observed at walk-in cooler cooked rice (48°F); cooked pork (52°F); cooked white rice (59°F); fried rice (55°F); cooked meat (58°F); shelled eggs (54°F) all food there overnight.see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed at steam table pork (115°F – Hot Holding);fried pork chunks (119°F – Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Approximately 2 live roaches under shelves by walk in cooler in rear of kitchen, approximately 1 live roach under kitchen stove and approximately 1 live roach in employee hand sink in rear kitchen next to steam table. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 2) Observed at walk-in cooler cooked rice (48°F); cooked pork (52°F); cooked white rice (59°F); fried rice (55°F); cooked meat (58°F); shelled eggs (54°F) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed dish washing detergent stored next to container of rice and bottle of Ajax by bag of rice on shelf, next to water heater. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in unisex bathroom. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 9
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed in walk-in freezer Ice and blood in walk in freezer . **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches under hand wash sink at front counter, approximately 2 dead roaches in storage under front counter, approximately 2 dead roaches by employee refrigerator, approximately 6 dead roaches to right of employee refrigerator, approximately 1 dead roach on top of chest freezer, approximately 10 dead roaches behind chest freezer at front counter, approximately 6 dead roaches by kitchen door entrance, approximately 1 dead roach in 3 compartment sink and approximately 1 dead roach behind water heater. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to food items. **Warning**
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
08A-26-4Basic – Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shelled eggs over case of unwashed lettuce. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.