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GRIOT CARRIBEAN TAKE OUT LLC

1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD #5 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3371018
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390278
DBPR license6020661

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator uses chlorine to sanitize but ran out. Operator went to store and bought chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at front counter pork patties (78F – Cold Holding)overnight see stop sale

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at front counter pork patties (78F – Cold Holding)overnight see stop sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 7

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. I sent owner form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge "ISLANDE FRANCOIS" only has learn2 serve food safety management principles. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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. No employee health agreement available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and bought chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe deli lids on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.