CROQUET GRILL
700 FLORIDA MANGO RD, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561.213.3822
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils in rice. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024022676 | Mar 26, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $700 |
| 2--2024002368 | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tuna stored inside dry storage room. Operator removed. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of employee water stored on prep table in front of cook line. Employee removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler. Operator provided.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils in rice. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; raw pork stored over portioned plastic bag of cooked sausage. Operator moved raw pork below cooked sausage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef over cooked pork. Operator moved raw beef below cooked pork.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; milk, opened/date marked 9/16. At reach in cooler; mozzarella cheese and cojita cheese opened/date marked 9/16. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils in rice. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler; sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on liquor rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed chemical spray bottles.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door reach in cooler; cut melon (53F - Cooling 9:31/53F 10:20). Operator stated melon cut 15 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Employee handled soiled dishes while scraping, washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while removing from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At walk-in cooler; opened 1/2 gallon of milk no date marked after opening. Operator stated milk opened no more than 2 days prior, applied date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs mixed in bowl then handled cooking oil bottle, clean equipment and ready to eat vegetables without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
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. Employee handled soiled dishes while rinsing to place in dishwasher and then removed clean dishes from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hat/hair/glasses and then continued preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; house made cooked pepper aioli prepared/date marked 8/27. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At bar; hand wash sink inoperable, no hot or cold running water provided.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white reach in freezer, plastic wrapped raw tuna stored over ready to eat peas. Operator moved tuna to bottom shelf. At double door reach in freezer, plastic wrapped portioned raw beef stored over cooked lobster. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler, raw bacon stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved raw bacon to lower shelf. At reach in cooler in baking area, raw eggs, raw egg whites stored over heavy cream. Operator moved eggs/egg whites to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. At reach in cooler, cooked beef short rib not prepared on site, no date mark. Operator stated date of preparation unknown. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener soiled with food debris, mold like substance. Operator removed to be washed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar area, hand wash sink not accessible. Advised operator to remove items. Operator removed items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves hamburgers undercooked. Operator stated that hamburgers cooked only to 130F. Not identified as being undercooked on menu. operator identifed hamburgers as undercooked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler, cooked beef short rib not prepared on site, no date mark. Operator stated date of preparation unknown. See stop sale. At reach in cooler in baking area, housemade meringue not date marked. Operator stated meringue prepared 2 days prior. Operator applied date mark.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler with food to be served to the public, not identified. Employee moved food from cooler.
Dec 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage; 4 cans of mandarin orang segments and 1 can of oyster sauce dent.
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. Dish washer handled soiled equipment/utensils,then handled clean equipment/utensils without washing hands. Discussed with Operator. operator discussed with employee, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw ground beef stored over opened box of ready to eat pigs in a blanket. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At flip top cooler; salsa and cooked ground beef prepared/date marked(12/07/23).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; sour cream (47F - Cold Holding), operator stated sour cream was not prepared/portioned today, being held double panned over filled in make top cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; sour cream (47F - Cold Holding), operator stated sour cream was not prepared/portioned today, being held double panned over filled in make top cooler over night. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish area; hand-wash sink blocked by multiple items stored in sink. Operator removed.
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