GRIOT CARIBBEAN PLUS LLC
1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 5, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 5612492265
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
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
11 cases · $8,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022037960 | Jul 22, 2022 | Jun 26, 2026 | — |
| 2--2023033479 | Jun 12, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | — |
| 2--2023037943 | Jun 29, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2023019709 | Feb 22, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | — |
| 2--2022057975 | Nov 29, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022051527 | Sep 23, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | — |
| 2--2022005790 | Jan 5, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | $2,000 |
| 2--2021056978 | Oct 27, 2021 | Jul 5, 2022 | $2,000 |
| 2--2021051853 | Nov 1, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 | $800 |
| 2--2021006468 | Jan 6, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | $1,600 |
| 2--2018056296 | Oct 24, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bananas bowl raw shelled eggs above celery in walkin refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table pork (108-112F - Hot Holding) due to foods not in insert but above the rice. Operator fried pork pork (172F - Reheating) Admin ComplaintCorrected On-Site**
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked vegetables at 11:52 with 2hour left (92F - Cooling) at 12:36 86F due to being in deep plastic containers and not in refrigerator. Operator placed eggs placed in refrigerator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical plug in front counter hand sink, Operator removed.
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator uses chlorine, but has quaternary test strips
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese that operator stated that is made 2 day ago not date marked.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed cold water in hand sink at front counter with no pressure.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bananas bowl in containers of sliced onions.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by walkin refrigerator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, above single-service items. Operator removed.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Large hole damage of two (2) ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on hot holding box.
Light fixture damaged/in disrepair. Observed unshielded light in hood, hanging from wire above cook line.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked turkey, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked Turkey cooling at room temperature. 122F at 10:05. Operator states for 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in to complete cooling.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operated states that the Chef took it home with him.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Turkey, Legume, Rice, all 24-36 hours since preparation per the operator, no date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls, no handles in bulk bean containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler door handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Large hole damage of two (2) ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on hot holding box.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food and debris on the floors through out front and back kitchen.
Light fixture damaged/in disrepair. Observed unshielded light in hood, hanging from wire above cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on walk in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic take out cups stored directly on the floor.
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary test strips but used chlorine.
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/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on plastic container old margarine container uses to dispense sauce.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container lids stored on floor in kitchen.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exiting bathroom and then without hand washing put on gloves and engage in food service.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork, cooked vegetables, fish overnight (48-52F - Cold Holding), due to problem with refrigeration. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork, cooked vegetables, fish overnight (48-52F - Cold Holding), due to problem with refrigeration. See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary test strips but used chlorine.
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/
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store got chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on plastic container old margarine container uses to dispense sauce.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by walk in refrigerator.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen meat in cardboard box's stored on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container lids stored on floor in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple plastic containers defrosting on top of chest freezer.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe sole cup in sugar container. Operator removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observe near 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observe metal bowl with raw meat on floor in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe Togo containers stored on floor in kitchen.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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. I emailed operator form in creole.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw chicken above lettuce. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of oil on floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at front counter hand wash sink.
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator uses chlorine to sanitize but ran out. Operator went to store and bought chlorine
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at front counter pork patties (78F - Cold Holding)overnight see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at front counter pork patties (78F - Cold Holding)overnight see stop sale
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. I sent owner form.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge "ISLANDE FRANCOIS" only has learn2 serve food safety management principles.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink.
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.
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. No employee health agreement available at time of inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and bought chlorine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe deli lids on floor at front counter.
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.