GIRAFA'S SPORTS GRILL
5096 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 900, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561-968-0111
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 poster
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025001873 | Oct 31, 2024 | Aug 18, 2025 | $300 |
| 2--2024039909 | Jun 21, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw pork stored over ready to eat empanadas. Raw beef stored over ready to eat ham croquettes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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 walk in cooler #2, Cooked rice(51F -Cold Holding);, cooked beef(47F -Cold Holding), raw calamari(48F -Cold Holding);, cooked shrimp(48F -Cold Holding);, raw chicken(47F -Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler #2, Cooked rice(51F -Cold Holding);, cooked beef(47F -Cold Holding), raw calamari(48F -Cold Holding);, cooked shrimp(48F -Cold Holding);, raw chicken(47F -Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside.
Feb 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef before changing gloves and handling utensil to stir rice, without washing hands. Advised employee of proper handwashing procedures employee washed hands.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves ceviche with raw shrimp and mahi. Unable to provide parasite destruction.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above unwashed tomatoes. Advised operators of proper storage, operator moved raw chicken.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Advised employee of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in cutting board on cook line. Advised employee of proper storage of beverage. Employee moved drink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce store above sour cream advised operator of proper storage.
Feb 3, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken in same container with raw portioned beef Advised operator who fixed
Dec 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez Expired on 04/16/2024
Oct 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator handled raw meat (beef)then handled clean utensils with cooked beans 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 Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken over sausages At Walk-in Freezer;Raw portioned pork over ready to eat yucca Advised operator who removed
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Reach-in Cooler;Thawed fish in sealed vacuum packaging. Per Operator fish in sealed reduced oxygen package, with notification saying open before thawing, being thawed overnight without opening. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Food Prep Area; Spray paint stored above clean utensils Advised operator who removed.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster
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 poster
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez Expired on 04/16/2024
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche offered on menu, served with undercooked fish not identified
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At Reach-in Cooler;Thawed fish in sealed vacuum packaging. Per Operator fish in sealed reduced oxygen package, with notification saying open before thawing, being thawed overnight without opening. See stop sale
Jun 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed or made available during inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At Interior walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef.
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 Drink display walk-in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items 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. At Drink display walk-in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed or made available during inspection.
Food stored on floor. At drink display walk-in cooler; milk stored on floor. Operator removed.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Fish oil omega 3 bottle stored over food on cook line. Cook removed the bottle.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over hot dogs, raw chicken over buns, raw beef over tomato paste in walk in freezer. Explained and showed him proper storage chart.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. At the bar.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor on cook line. Explained
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hot dogs thawed at room temperature on cook line. ( still frozen solid ) employee moved hot dogs to walk in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
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