Desi Subs and Grills
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Desi Subs and Grills has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Desi Subs and Grills was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Desi Subs and Grills on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator item was held at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes while preparing orders before being placed in front counter cold holding unit. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed cheese in reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw hamburger patties stored on top and located at the bottom portion a box of sliced mushrooms. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers of cooking oil and bag of basmati rice stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on air conditioning vent over double door reach in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle stored on top of microwave next to spices.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf stored next to dry spices.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of single door reach in freezer has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food (salt)removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
43
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated license will be renewed by end of day. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of cooler over night. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Advised operator vacuum breaker required for hose at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - 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. cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of cooler over night. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance over triple sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator chlorine must be 100ppm. Operator added chlorine to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw shrimps stored over bag of peanuts in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. Emailed one.
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Emailed one.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. East side of the hood.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open paper plates on top shelf in dry food storage area stored not protected or inverted. Manager inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By slicer.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in seasoning container. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....chicken tikka masala in reach in freezer . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...chicken tikka masala , operator date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator provided
31B-03-4
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Desi Subs and Grills last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Desi Subs and Grills on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Desi Subs and Grills?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desi Subs and Grills.
How does Desi Subs and Grills compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Desi Subs and Grills most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Desi Subs and Grills' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desi Subs and Grills have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Desi Subs and Grills means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Desi Subs and Grills inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Desi Subs and Grills is inspected around three times per year on average.
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