Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria

4580 Donald Ross Rd Ste 119, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria's latest score of 55 falls below the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored directly above vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4 small live flying insects on clean and sanitized dishes. Approximately 3 small live flying insects on sealed sauce bottles. Approximately 10 small live flying insects in floor drain in kitchen. Discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Discussed with operator to renew. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment removed 2 hand washing sinks from kitchen area, discussed with operator to replace sinks. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cook line under equipment soiled with thick build up of grease and food residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler containers of sauces stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed products from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture- hot water in ladies bathroom
29-09-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken parmigiana (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); in unit #1 at cook line artichoke (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (73F - Cold Holding)in unit #2 at cook line cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit at pizza station As per operator foods not prepared or portioned ; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; operator placed foods in ice baths to quickly chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Meat sauce 48 F Cold Holding in cooler #1 Heavy Cream 50 F Cold Holding in cooler #1 Sliced cheese 50 Cold Holding in cooler #2 Foods not prepared or portioned today ; food stored in ice ; ice bath not properly set up; operator mad3 smaller containers and added ice; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; Pizza sauce 41 F ; Cheese 41 F sliced mozzarella 41 F Cold Holding in cooler at pizza station **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets and doors cold holding units at cook line; beverage coolers at outside bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 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. Observed employee dumping dirty water from container stored inside handwashing sink at cook line, touching table bags to check on boiling pasta, touching pasta with bare hands , wiping hands on visibly soiled apron , touching coking pasta with bare hands again , touching other food containers without washing hands; educated Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly at pizza display case at the front counter in the dining room 2 live flies at the small bar in the dining room 2 live flies at the outside bar Operator started to clean areas; **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of cooked broccolini in cooler #1 at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken parmigiana (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); in unit #1 at cook line artichoke (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (73F - Cold Holding)in unit #2 at cook line cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit at pizza station As per operator foods not prepared or portioned ; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; operator placed foods in ice baths to quickly chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- individual pizza pies, garlic rolls and calzone at pizza display case at the front counter inside dining room- since 12:00; operator time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (115F - Hot Holding); Demi glaze (110F - Hot Holding); beef stock (115F - Hot Holding)in steam table next to burners at cook line; as per operator food reheated approximately 2 hours prior to; no water inside the steam table; steam table missing heat dial; unable to turn on; advised operator to reheat to 165 F and keep food at 135 F or above at all times;
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (46-47F - Cooling)at 1:05 to 47 at 1:23 since 11:00 ; in cooler at pizza station; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below within 4 hours; food placed in ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- to store dirty food container Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food like marinara sauces in wall-in cooler; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- heavily soiled with food debris - all units and walk-in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets and doors cold holding units at cook line; beverage coolers at outside bar
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- big containers of sauce and dressings on the floor in walk-in cooler Advised to store properly **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machine bin has no cover lid; motor on top of the machine is exposed ; Advised operator to cover ice bin
08B-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- at dry storage area: mold like substance inside walk-in cooler ; inside dining room bar;
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water- part at outside bar and walk-in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured- at the dry storage area/ soda machine Operator secured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
18
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. filet mignon (45F - Cold Holding); lasagna (45F); in drawers at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food placed in ice; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over mushrooms in cooler at cook like Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- vents and ceiling tiles above kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor- containers of dressing in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
61
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Advised to keep in order
01C-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat sauces and soups Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Standing water in floor by walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
82
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface; Rusted shelves used to store clean pots at dishwasher; - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Walk-in cooler shelves - rust **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Feb 24, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately: 20 live flies at handwash sink and behind glass cooler at the bar inside the dining room; 100 live flies at the outside bar landing on all the equipment and linen used to cover clean utensils; salt and pepper shakers; 10 live flies by soda machine and clean cups shelves above the soda machine in the kitchen 10 live flies under the prep table where flour containers are stored by cook line 15 live flies at three compartment sink and dishwasher next to walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Observed Approximately 2 live flies at inside bar 50 live flies inside the beer cooler at outside bar; 1 live fly at soda machine in the kitchen 2 live flies by the back door of the kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); filet mignion (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler ; as per opioids not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); artichokes (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding);in cooler #1 at cook line ; as per operator food brought out from walk-in cooler in the morning; foods not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food moved to different cooler ; cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); cooler at pizza station; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods brought in the cooler 30 minutes prior; foods moved to different cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Cooked chicken 43 F Cold Holding Raw chicken 42 F Marinara 43 F all in walk-in cooler Cooked pasta 47 F Cold holding in cooler #1 at cook line - food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food not cooked or portioned today ; moved to walk-in cooler Milk 51 F Cold Holding ; Ricotta 51 F Cold Holding in cooler at pizza station ; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour ; foods not prepared or portioned today foods moved to walk-in cooler ; **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream and cheese in walk-in cooler; Raw shrimp over cooked pasta in cooler at cook line advised to store properly **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Raw shell eggs over cheese in walk-in cooler **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold presence inside the ice bean at the back of the kitchen; - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Presence of heavy mold inside the ice machine at the back of the kitchen **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Glass dishwasher soiled with food residue, broken glass and mold like substance; at the outside bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- all cold holding equipment at cook,line and bars - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean glasses stored on rusty surface at the bar Pots and pans stored on rusty shelves at dishwasher area Clean pots stored inside mop sink at the back of the kitchen Clean glasses stored next to handwash sink at cook line exposed to splashing water **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- heavy presence of mold like growth and debris on the floor throughout the kitchen; under all cooking equipment, inside walk-in cooler, at dishwasher area and by ice machine at the back of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- all cold holding units; - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: In reach in coolers at cook line **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the walls at three compartment sink Heavy Mold like presence on dish racks - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Dish racks **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover- at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at cook line and beer cooler at inside dining room bar; **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. No lid at ice machine at the back of the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat foods like marinara and bolognese sauce in walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface; Rusted shelves used to store clean pots at dishwasher; - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
29
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Full
14 critical violations. 6 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 40 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle stored next to clean utensils at front counter; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. filet mignnion (49-50F - Cooling)at 10:45 to 52 F at 11:10 since 9:30 ; in cold holding drawers at cook line At this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; moved to different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); filet mignion (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler ; as per opioids not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); artichokes (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding);in cooler #1 at cook line ; as per operator food brought out from walk-in cooler in the morning; foods not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food moved to different cooler ; cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); cooler at pizza station; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods brought in the cooler 30 minutes prior; foods moved to different cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bolognese (61F - Cooling); marinara (51-64F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooked the night before and stored in big plastic bins inside the walk-in cooler; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); filet mignion (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler ; as per opioids not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream and cheese in walk-in cooler; Raw shrimp over cooked pasta in cooler at cook line advised to store properly **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- roach and ands spray can next to ice machine ; removed
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately: 20 live flies at handwash sink and behind glass cooler at the bar inside the dining room; 100 live flies at the outside bar landing on all the equipment and linen used to cover clean utensils; salt and pepper shakers; 10 live flies by soda machine and clean cups shelves above the soda machine in the kitchen 10 live flies under the prep table where flour containers are stored by cook line 15 live flies at three compartment sink and dishwasher next to walk-in cooler
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours.- ice sink / chest at the bar has presence of broken glass and food debris
22-11-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold like substance on ice cubes inside ice machine at the back of the kitchen; See Stop Sale
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked nose and touched clean bowls; educated ; advised to wash hands
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food- employees left cook line went to the back of the kitchen; returned put gloves on without washing hands and started working with foods; educated; advised to wash hands;
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Emoted washed hands with no soap, dried hands on apron put gloves on and started preparing food; Educated and advised to wash hands;
12A-18-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bolognese (61F - Cooling); marinara (51-64F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooked the night before and stored in big plastic bins inside the walk-in cooler; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area;
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Clean glasses stored on rusty rack at the bar area;
22-31-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Sanitizer bottle at front counter ; labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold presence inside the ice bean at the back of the kitchen;
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Glass dishwasher soiled with food residue, broken glass and mold like substance; at the outside bar
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- all cold holding equipment at cook,line and bars
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured- at the back of the kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean glasses stored on rusty surface at the bar Pots and pans stored on rusty shelves at dishwasher area Clean pots stored inside mop sink at the back of the kitchen Clean glasses stored next to handwash sink at cook line exposed to splashing water **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- at cook line and on top of dishwasher
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack with personal cloths stored on prep table next to meatballs by cook line; Advised to remove
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- wet rags stored on top of clean utensils on the shelves at dishwasher area;
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- heavy presence of mold like growth and debris on the floor throughout the kitchen; under all cooking equipment, inside walk-in cooler, at dishwasher area and by ice machine at the back of the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- all cold holding units;
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the walls at three compartment sink Heavy Mold like presence on dish racks
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment- at outside bar
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues all coolers at cook line and walk-in cooler ; **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover- at cook line
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at cook line and beer cooler at inside dining room bar; **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor under ice maker by mop sink;
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. No lid at ice machine at the back of the kitchen
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat foods like marinara and bolognese sauce in walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface; Rusted shelves used to store clean pots at dishwasher;
14-17-4
2
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank, put gloves on and touched spoon to prep food; educated; employee washed hands and put new glove on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken over strawberries in one door cooler by pizza oven Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); in drawers at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken base (120F - Hot Holding); beef stock (124F - Hot Holding);in steam table #2 at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator placed on the stove to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area; Advised to provide **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clams and mussels tags not marked with last date served. Advised to mark the last date served
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- some cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking at cook line Educated;
12B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler and 2 reach in coolers at cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mussels on the floor in walk-in cooler Advised to stored 6 inches off the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- cracked in walk-in cooler and some parts in food prep at the back
36-17-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on rusted shelves next to three compartment sink Advised to store properly
24-06-4
30
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. In kitchen, tested at 0ppm - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over onions in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lowboys on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops at room temperature. Operator placed in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.at back door **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At dish - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At salad make table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At outside bar **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in kitchen at cookline, at dish area, at bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
29
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
25
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 drawer - spinach (47F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours - moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line warmer - chicken stock (109F - Hot Holding) operator states held under 2 hours water bath temperature 110F - operator increased temperature and moved stock to stove for reheat recheck 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - tomato sauce containers on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On hot line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria.

How does Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?

Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

Has Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria 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 Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grandes Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria is inspected around four times per year on average.