Granger's Grille
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
39
Score
Granger's Grille appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting Granger's Grille on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... ...boiled eggs 47F, ham 48F, turkey 48F, cheese 48F, cut cabbage 49F in flip top reach in corner cooler by the wall at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , per operator food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw hamburger, raw steak above raw salmon , raw mahi-mahi in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..... .tomato paste was opened 12/20/24 , turkey stock was prepped 12/21/24 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Operator discarded food.
01B-24-5
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.... Chlorine -10 ppm due to low in bucket. Operator corrected it at chlorine 50 ppm end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....tomato paste was opened 12/20/24 , turkey stock was prepped 12/21/24 at walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored buckets , dumped ice in handwashing sink at bar , at dishwashing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... .garlic sauce was made Saturday ( 6 days ago ) at walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
02C-02-5
39
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed ice machine surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe yellow substance in squeeze bottle in refrigerator. Operator labeled margarine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at ceiling with piant flaking at rear door next to walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken molding in door jam at walk-in freezer, and gasket at low boy refrigerator at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a few broken tiles by cook line hand sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at door in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed broken shield above slicer., and outside walk-in refrigerator Observed missing end caps on light near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at table at cook line under steam table, and table next to fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind microwave soiled with dust.m **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink area, cooked turkey and raw fish were thawing in standing water. The items were moved to refrigeration to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Dishwasher washed hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tomato sauce and cooked shrimp in walk in cooking. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 43°F, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade chili 50°F-52°F cooked yesterday in walk in cooler over night. Stored in a deep tightly covered container. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade chili 50°F-52°F cooked yesterday in walk in cooler over night. Stored in a deep tightly covered container.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to slicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 43°F, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at cook line over night. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety salmon , tuna and Mahi thawed at room temperature on speed rack next to walk in freezer. Operator placed all fish in a bin and thawed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of flour and sugar within a closed container across walk in freezer Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
32
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. At dish machine; chlorine 0ppm. Operator primed machine, retested at 0ppm. Triple sink set up at chlorine 100ppm, operator agrees to manually sanitize dishes until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in cooler; prepped/plastic wrapped raw turkey burgers stored over commercially packaged raw shrimp. Operator moved raw turkey burgers below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; chili (125°F - Cooling 2:21pm/125°F - Cooling 2:42pm). Chili stored in deep pot with tight fitting lid. Operator separated into smaller, uncovered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; utensils in standing water 91°F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line sanitizer bucket; chlorine 0ppm. Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe cutting board/prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
58
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knives on the cookline. Knives moved to appropriate rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish being thawed at room temperature on speed rack. Items moved to walk in cooler to thaw and cold hold **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Granger's Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Granger's Grille on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Granger's Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Granger's Grille.
How does Granger's Grille compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Granger's Grille most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Granger's Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Granger's Grille have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Granger's Grille 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 Granger's Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Granger's Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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