DESI SUBS AND GRILLS
2601 S MILITARY TRL STE 43, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 860-930-0842
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated license will be renewed by end of day.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026038681 | Mar 30, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025005902 | Nov 18, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw hamburger patties stored on top and located at the bottom portion a box of sliced mushrooms. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator item was held at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes while preparing orders before being placed in front counter cold holding unit. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed cheese in reach in cooler to chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on air conditioning vent over double door reach in freezer.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle stored on top of microwave next to spices.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf stored next to dry spices.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers of cooking oil and bag of basmati rice stored on kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of single door reach in freezer has accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Working containers of food (salt)removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated license will be renewed by end of day.
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. cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of cooler over night. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Advised operator vacuum breaker required for hose at mop sink.
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. Emailed to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance over triple sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator chlorine must be 100ppm. Operator added chlorine to sanitizer bucket.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Kitchen;Bottles of medicine stored above food prep area Operator removed
Nov 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Advised operator who 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 portioned chicken above potato fries. Operator fixed
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reach-in Cooler; Raw shell eggs stored above mushroom Operator removed eggs
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; Raw shrimp stored above potato fries Operator fixed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in Freezer; Raw turkey stored above raw fish Operator fixed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top Cooler; sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator held at cooler for approximately two hours Operator moved to quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Flip Top Cooler; cut lettuce (47F - Cooling)since 12:30pm at 3:30pm@ 4:15pm-44F At this currrent rate food will not reach 41F within four hours. Operator moved to quick chill
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter; Air freshener stored beside bbq sauce Advised operator who removed
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At Seating Area; Standing cooler with flan packages for grab and go unlabeled Advised operator who begin labeling
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw shrimps stored over bag of peanuts in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged.
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. Emailed one.
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. Emailed one.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in seasoning container. Manager removed the container.
Ceiling tile missing. East side of the hood.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair.
Equipment in poor repair. Double door cooler gaskets torn
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open paper plates on top shelf in dry food storage area stored not protected or inverted. Manager inverted the plates.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By slicer.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator provided
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....chicken tikka masala in reach in freezer. Operator date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...chicken tikka masala, operator date marked.
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.