AVOCADO GRILL
125 DATURA ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.623.0822
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019046886 | Aug 16, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Observed air duck above espresso machine soiled with dust. 2) observed food debris under dump sink at cook line.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside ice machine not locked. Operator locked gate.
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed with oysters
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed with oysters
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed plastic bowl dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands. Handling clean dishes. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in refrigerator Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); Fish (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator placed ice on all TCS food and lowered temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed with sushi rice. Operator marked 10-2
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed with oysters
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed with oysters
Food stored on floor. Observed at cook line plastic container of fry oil on floor.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observe by water heater.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe metal containers hand bag on table by bar expo.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt of sugar, not labeled in deli container Operator labeled.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Rare (not fully cooked) tuna over diced tomatoes at flip top cooler by expo window. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: chicken empanadas (54F - Cold Holding) rechecked 52F cold holding; cooked spinach and mushroom crepes (46F - Cold Holding); créme brûlée (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (53F - Cold Holding) rechecked 47F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator added ice to products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on steam bath: tomato sauce (133F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F. sushi rice (87F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Triple sink quaternary sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) Advised operator to add more water to achieve 200-400ppm quaternary sanitizer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tuna (50F - Cooling) at 1:59; cooling since 11:00 - 49F at 2:28 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Observed on shallow ice bath in walk in cooler. Advised operator to fully submerge product in ice bath.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Can opener and out side ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe some with missing date.
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/
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. I emailed operator form and she printed and had employee signed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed operator form.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe open water bottle on clear prep table. Operate removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in unlabeled bottles. Operate labeled.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with oyster ps and mussels.
Observe with can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator hand can opener washed and sanitized.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in water at 81F. Operator put utensil under running water.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw shelled eggs above unwashed tomato. Operator placed raw shell eggs on lower shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observe oyster in metal container stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe rice mark 10-3 at 2:14.( 10-2 is 4 hours)
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observe rice mark 10-3 at 2:14.( 10-2 is 4 hours)
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observe quaternary sanitizer at 500+ppm. Operator correct to 200 ppm.
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/ Cfm showed up during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe air vents near walk-in refrigerator soild with dust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.