Events by Grateful Palate
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Events by Grateful Palate has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no plan review submitted” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Prep employee handled personal cell phone then handled pan with ready to eat pie filling. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Cookline - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 bat soda gun. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer at front line, soda gun nozzle at bar,
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers at cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. At coffee station.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance of kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In pastry area by hws
36-24-5
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.
36-34-5
95
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers return to kitchen with soiled dishes, then pick up and serve plated food without washing hands. Chef instructed serves to wash hands. Observed proper handwashing thereafter. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink and then prepared food. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray in expo hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator provided email communication with Plan Review from Jan 31, 2024. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Dessert room - triple door reach in and reach in freezer handles and gaskets visibly soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to walk in units has opening at bottom right of door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
47
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Pastry prep room with no hand wash sink. Per Plan Review, establishment must submit current plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Per operator, architect emailed drawings to Plan Review. Architect not available to confirm. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. Employee in pastry room touched personal cell phone then engaged in food prep without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Pastry prep room with no hand wash sink. Per Plan Review, establishment must submit current plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag in pastry room. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all shelving - Dry storage. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching chocolate bits. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
45
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink at dishwasher area used for purposes other than handwashing- basket stored inside Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered- deserts on the speed rack in walk-in cooler Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of mushroom stored above cooked pasta in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Events by Grateful Palate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Events by Grateful Palate on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Events by Grateful Palate?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Events by Grateful Palate.
How does Events by Grateful Palate compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Events by Grateful Palate most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Events by Grateful Palate's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Events by Grateful Palate have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Events by Grateful Palate means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Events by Grateful Palate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Events by Grateful Palate is inspected around three times per year on average.
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