GRIDDLE
275 NORTHEAST SPANISH RIVER BLVD, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561-395-4929
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands. See Stop Sale
★ 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--2026030900 | Mar 3, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw smoked salmon with gloved hands then proceed to handle cooked food items without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. Discussed proper handling of raw foods with operator/employee
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands. See Stop Sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Observed food handling at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (71F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line with no temperature control for approximately 30 minutes. Item received pre cooked, not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at at 100ppm chlorine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink blocked by rack, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided
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. Not provided for new employee. Provided to operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 provided, per operator 4 employees currently employed more than 60 days
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Nov 17, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen beef over frozen vegetables in reach in freezer. Manager moved items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler at cook line at cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding), cook removed items to different cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop to scoop frozen fries. Manager discarded
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 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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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. Chlorine sanitizer >100ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing 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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from Dishwasher without washing hands and putting on gloves Employee washed hands and put
Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not properly separated from open container of muffins in chest freezer
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/
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall behind mop sink
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken/cooked sausage in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol rust oleum stored with food items on cook line shelf. Employee properly stored
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on slicer blade/guard. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/mount
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at right side 1 door white on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand wash sinks. Provided to operator. Operator posted
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit- observed handle of spoon being stored inside egg salad.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Main kitchen expo window storage shelf- observed Togo containers being stored not inverted.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Manager removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter has no paper towels manager filled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted sign
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.