GRATO
1901 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-404-1334
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed deli container and can of soda in dough station hand sink. Operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed clear liquid and un labeled spray bottle. Operator labeled sanitizer.
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. Observed with tuna in sink in standing water. Operator removed from packaging and fis was not fully defrosted at the time.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator hah scoop washed and sanitized.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees bags under prep tables in prep / dishwasher areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna and turkey in standing water. Operator removed water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bananas bowl raw beef above cooked tomato sauce. Operator placed eggs moved raw beef.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator washed and sanitized.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on with sandwich menu carpaccio sandwich.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed on with sandwich menu. I emailed operator sign and operator printed and posted.
Food stored on floor. Observed bananas case plastic container of fry oil on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at dishwasher.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator had can opener washed and sanitized
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current certified food manager is expired. Restaurant does have multiple certified food managers that are current, but not present.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in bread crumbs. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of flour on floor in dough room. Operate placed on shelf.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently then only manger is expired, certified Food manager, but they are multiple other food managers not currently here but at the restaurant.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food Observable in tempura batter container. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe by walk-in
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon above cooked chicken. Operator placed raw bacon on lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris Operator had can opener washed and sanitized
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observe bag of flour on floor in dry storage pasta room Operator placed on shelf.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw sausage above ready to eat prosciutto in draw refrigerator at pizza station. Operator placed raw sausage on lower shelf.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with clams.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe with chlorine test strips.
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