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GRIOT CARIBBEAN PLUS LLC

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481922
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8820685
DBPR license6020661

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exiting bathroom and then without hand washing put on gloves and engage in food service. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork, cooked vegetables, fish overnight (48-52F – Cold Holding), due to problem with refrigeration. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork, cooked vegetables, fish overnight (48-52F – Cold Holding), due to problem with refrigeration. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary test strips but used chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-38-5

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 got chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on plastic container old margarine container uses to dispense sauce. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed by walk in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed frozen meat in cardboard box's stored on floor **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container lids stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple plastic containers defrosting on top of chest freezer. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.