Grease
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Grease, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at rear door mop sink Operator put on back flow. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at south side of bar. Operator placed soap at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one person without hair restraint engaging in food preparation. **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil, not labeled, contain with salt or sugar, not labeled.
02D-01-5
70
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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/ Establishment has multiple food managers currently none is available
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed cleaning bottles at expo hand sink . Operator removed and placed dinner paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the oil storage and recycling.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed cleaning bottles at rear door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of fry of pickles on walkin refrigerator floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle with bottles at bar with yellow substance not labeled
02D-01-5
67
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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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. Sliced cheese (48-50F cooling) at 4:20; cooling since 12:15 Observed above fill line at flip top cooler by hot line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator cut portion in half and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (125F - Hot Holding) Observed double panned in double boiler on stove top. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put back on flat top to reheat to 165+F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator dumped sanitizer and filled sink with fresh sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders not in commercial packaging over French and sweet potato fries at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
55
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced cheese,sliced tomatoes,cut lettuce,fresh mozzarella,blue cheese (45-53F). Operator stated less then 2 hour and lower temperature in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe at mop sink.
29-34-4
74
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw ground beef above fish . Operator place ground beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Observe ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe few case of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grease last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grease on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grease?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grease.
How does Grease compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Grease most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Grease's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grease have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grease 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 Grease inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grease is inspected around three times per year on average.
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