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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade – garbage bags used to cover food- cooked pasta container covered with garbage bags, in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Live roaches observed -approximately 30 4 under handwash sink by three compartment sink in the main kitchen 2 by kitchen door leading to dining room , 5 under reach in cooler at cook line 4 under and behind reach in cooler next to three compartment sink 5 under steam table at cook line 4 under prep table in the middle of the kitchen 5 behind the RIF next to walk-in cooler in the kitchen 3 behind hot box next to three compartment sink in the main kitchen 2 in the guests' bathroom Operator started cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under stove and and behind reach in freezer by walk-in cooler in the main kitchen. Operator started to clean and sanitize the areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. dirty rice (130°F – Reheating)at 10:45 to 135° at 10:55 since 9:00 ; yellow rice (120°F – Reheating)at 10:45 to 127° F at 10:55 since 9:00; white rice (129°F – Reheating)at 10:50 to 134° F at 10:55 since 9:00 -all in hot box next to three compartment sink. At this rate food will not reach 165° F within 2 hours. Food moved to the top stove to properly reheat to 165° for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers stored in handwash sink by three compartment sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided handwash sink by three compartment sink. No hot or cold water provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink No other handwash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
36-36-4Basic – 2 Ceiling tile missing and 2 damaged above reach in cooler, prep area and three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches observed- approximately : 50 3 by kitchen door to dining room , 6 dead under reach in cooler by three compartment sink in the kitchen 10 dead inside ovens in the kitchen 4 under and behind reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler in the kitchen 8 inside reach in cooler at cook line. 20 under front counter where customers pick up food. Operator started cleaning and sanitizing the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Unwashed produce lime cabbage and carrots exposed to splash- liquid dripping from the walk-in cooler fan. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in second walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Soiled floors with food debris throughout the kitchen and dining room **Warning**
36-04-5Basic – Utility lines from walk-in coolers are exposed on the wall above reach in cooler and three compartment sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Walk-in cooler walls have mold like build-up. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and faucet at three compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 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.