Girafa's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Girafa's Sports Grill has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Girafa's Sports Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw pork stored over ready to eat empanadas. Raw beef stored over ready to eat ham croquettes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. At walk in cooler #2, Cooked rice(51F -Cold Holding);, cooked beef(47F -Cold Holding), raw calamari(48F -Cold Holding);, cooked shrimp(48F -Cold Holding);, raw chicken(47F -Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler #2, Cooked rice(51F -Cold Holding);, cooked beef(47F -Cold Holding), raw calamari(48F -Cold Holding);, cooked shrimp(48F -Cold Holding);, raw chicken(47F -Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside. **Warning**
41-17-4
58
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: All training expired, operator has not renewed training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken in same container with raw portioned beef Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez Expired on 04/16/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Same **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed or made available during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: License not displayed or made available during inspection. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At Interior walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. At Drink display walk-in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Drink display walk-in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed or made available during inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At drink display walk-in cooler; milk stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Fish oil omega 3 bottle stored over food on cook line. Cook removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over hot dogs, raw chicken over buns, raw beef over tomato paste in walk in freezer. Explained and showed him proper storage chart.
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor on cook line. Explained **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hot dogs thawed at room temperature on cook line. ( still frozen solid ) employee moved hot dogs to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
29-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. At the bar.
51-11-4
61
Feb 13, 2023
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.
50-17-2
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored...diarrhea medicine with spice shelf at kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 44°, butter 44° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 44°, butter 44° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....oven cleaner spray bottle. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor...milk, bottle wine in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Girafa's Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Girafa's Sports Grill on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Girafa's Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Girafa's Sports Grill.
How does Girafa's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Girafa's Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Girafa's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Girafa's Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Girafa's Sports Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Girafa's Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Girafa's Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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