GRIOT CARIBBEAN PLUS LLC

Name: GRIOT CARIBBEAN PLUS LLC
Address: 1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 5, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401, US

1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 5, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

License #6020661

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

C 72/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

⚠️ 3 points from an F grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[27-17-4] Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed cold water in hand sink at front counter with no pressure.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, above single-service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese that operator stated that is made 2 day ago not date marked.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by walkin refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bananas bowl raw shelled eggs above celery in walkin refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical plug in front counter hand sink, Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bananas bowl in containers of sliced onions.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator uses chlorine, but has quaternary test strips
[53A-05-6] 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/
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table pork (108-112F - Hot Holding) due to foods not in insert but above the rice. Operator fried pork pork (172F - Reheating) Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked turkey , cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F. See stop sale. **Warning**
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operated states that the Chef took it home with him. **Warning**
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food and debris on the floors through out front and back kitchen. **Warning**
[38-01-4] Light fixture damaged/in disrepair. Observed unshielded light in hood, hanging from wire above cook line. **Warning**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic take out cups stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls, no handles in bulk bean containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53B-01-5] 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**
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked Turkey cooling at room temperature. 122F at 10:05. Operator states for 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in to complete cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Turkey, Legume, Rice, all 24-36 hours since preparation per the operator, no date marks. **Warning**