PROPER GRIT
251 N NARCISSUS AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ham in reduced oxygen packaging done in-house dated 7/28 see stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021009732 | Feb 5, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes with gloves and without washing hands handling dirty dishes. Dishwasher washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above flour tortillas in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Waiters refrigerator; Dairy (45F - Cold Holding) due to refrigeration iced up. 2) observed at Display; Swiss croissant (75F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that is bake in house at 7:30 am and will use time in future and discarded at 11:30 Operator removed dairy to walk in refrigerator.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Brian does not know where device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 cups of water at cook line and expo Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of fry oil on floor by ice machine. Operator put on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in dairy refrigerator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80 degrees. Operator removed.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses stored on shelf by walkin refrigerator. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Oct 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed with a few oysters.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in banquets.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed shrimp in reduced oxygen packaging not frozen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above cooked lobster meat on speed rack in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed cooked lobster meat on upper shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ham in reduced oxygen packaging done in-house dated 7/28 see stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1)Observed 2 lobster tails defrosted in reduced oxygen packaging see stop sale 2) Observed shrimp in reduced oxygen packaging not frozen. 3) HACCP plan approved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals, bleach above clean plates.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator washed and sanitized Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed with a few oysters.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed plastic containers at bar no paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar no soap
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. Observed ham in reduced oxygen packaging done in-house dated 7/28 see stop sale with out HACCP plan approved
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in banquets.
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 2 lobster tails defrosted in reduced oxygen packaging see stop sale
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer in banquet area with ice buildup.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe multiple squeeze bottles with different liquid liquids not labeled.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe a few without date with mussels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Oh by ice machine.
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw nova salmon above cooked crab meat in walk-in refrigerator. Operate placed cooked crab above nova salmon.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe a few without date with mussels.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. On either side mussels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Oh by ice machine.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bar hand wash sinks
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at on of the bar hand wash sink.
Sep 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in draw refrigerator. Operator placed raw chicken on lower draw.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bar hand wash sinks
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at on of the bar hand wash sink.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 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. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in draw refrigerator. Operator placed raw chicken on lower draw.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bar hand wash sinks
Observed bar soda guns surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed-soapy water in bottle labeled water. Operator discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at on of the bar hand wash sink.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observe at bar dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe with tuna. 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.