GRILL BY NATIVUS
1741 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE F05, West Palm Beach FL 33401
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025064921 | Aug 4, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $320 |
| 2--2021056403 | Oct 26, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Display cooler; shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (70F - Cold Holding); cream cheese sauce (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food came from working refrigerator 3,5 hours ago and returned to refrigerator.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee that reheats for hot holding stated that needs to heat to 160 degrees. I explained to operator that employee needs to reheat to 165 within two hours and maintain above 135 for hot holding.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation..
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Observed food debris on table and Yuka machine.r
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed ceviche on menu with no proof of parasite destruction
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Display cooler; shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (70F - Cold Holding); cream cheese sauce (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food came from working refrigerator 3,5 hours ago and returned to refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (93-104 F - Hot Holding); pork (95 F - Hot Holding) Operator placed in oven to reheat.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee that reheats for hot holding stated that needs to heat to 160 degrees. I explained to operator that employee needs to reheat to 165 within two hours and maintain above 135 for hot holding.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observe employee engaging in food service with gloves without washing hands. Employee stated he washed his hands in three compartment sink.. Employees washed hands in hand sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fan blocking sink in rear kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bag of sugar.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open bag of chips in shelf with to go container and above clean prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on clean. prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation..
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor near walkin refrigerator..
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Observed food debris on table and Yuka machine.r
Aug 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk date marked 7.23.25 at front counter cold holding.
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. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 53F, beef tribe 54F, goat stew 54F, heavy cream 54F, in walk in cooler over night. Not cooked or prepped today.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, dishes in hand sink next to rice cookers. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Plantains stored on floor in front of prep sink. Operator placed on a shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Yoghurt and mango thawed in standing water in prep sink. Operator turned water on.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed bag of plantains in plastic container stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator. Correct to 100ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed with meat at walk-in cooler plantain cooked, beef cooked, beef stock,,cooked lentils,, cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding) overnight.. see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed with meat at walk-in cooler plantain cooked, beef cooked, beef stock,,cooked lentils,, cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding) overnight.. see stop sale
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher that was not trained on properly washing pans and utensils but not not sanitizing any. Operated put on set up sink properly for employees to sanitize.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Pork at 3:33 with 1 hour left (90F - Cooling) at 4:03 87F, due to food left at room temperature. Operator place in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink. Operator placed towels at sink.
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. Observed no employees that signed form to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of plantains in plastic container stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fruit defrosting in standing water.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe with cooked green plantains and turkey in reduced oxygen packaging longer then 48 hours
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observe with green plantains and turkey.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in glass container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above churro in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at hot box chicken, steak (131-132F - Hot Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer battery dead.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in rice container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe meat defrosting in standing water.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in sugar. Operator removed.
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.