GRIOT CARRIBEAN TAKE OUT LLC
1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD #5 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observe employee returning from bathroom with gloves on and start food preparation. Employee stated that they washed hands in bathroom because there is no water in both hand wash sinks. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observe 1 flying insect landing on Turkey on prep table. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw shelled eggs above raw fish. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observe approximately 1 roach on prep table with food on table ,2 by walk-in refrigerator, 3 in case of water,3 on top plastic container lid, 4 behind 3 compartment sink in kitchen.**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2)Observe at prep table rice (65F – Cold Holding); Turkey (59F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that they leave them on table till they finish,with no time as public health control for them. 2) Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; cut lettuce,cut tomato (45F – Cold Holding) due to no insert on top just large bowl that doesn't cover the refrigerator opening and cold air is escaping. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at hot box black rice (127F – Hot Holding). **Warning**
Intermediate 5
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Due to both sinks are lacking hot and cold running water. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe lighter , and bleach in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at front counter hand wash 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. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Due to both hand wash sinks are lacking hot and cold running water. Warning** **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observe approximately 2 dead roaches by walk-in refrigerator, 3 dead under hand wash sink at front counter, **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe on plastic container of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observe at front counter hand wash sink leaking. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 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.