Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Grimaldi's Pizzeria has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink at prep area at the back not accessible”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens average 81, so Grimaldi's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink at prep area at the back not accessible for employee use at all times- blocked by A/C unit Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Portable industrial A/C drain line draining into handwash sink at the bar; lines removed and relocated to drain in grease trap **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- at soda machine Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza slices and cooked marinara sauce Time marked 11-3 pm **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
03F-02-5
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom reach in cooler under iced tea holders Salad prep station Priority: Basic
14-33-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall In walk in cooler Priority: Basic
36-27-5
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair- gaskets torn at desert cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. Dishwasher Bar area (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator unable to fix **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee served food in the dining room, waked at pizza station and started to cut pizza without washing hands first; manager educated and asked employee to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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 touched garbage can and opened cooler to get food out; didn't wash hands and changed gloves; educated; employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. buffalo chicken (45F - Cooling )at 2:00 since 10:00; in reach in cooler at cook line; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale;
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked 11:00-4:00 Operator corrected to 3 pm- pizza sauce **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
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. buffalo chicken (45F - Cooling )at 2:00 since 10:00; in reach in cooler at cook line; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale;
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled- sanitizer bucket at back of the kitchen Advised to label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler at the bar- as per operator opened 48 hours before; dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Emailed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- cloth towel stored at the handwash sink by desert station Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at pizza station
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- plastic bowl used to dispense cheese at cooler at salad station Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items- cell phone on prep table at pizza station; removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair- gaskets torn at desert cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- pizza cutter in water at 131 F at pizza station Operator changed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole Romaine lettuce over bags of cheese in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
15
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both kitchen hand sinks blocked - operator removed romaine lettuce case and pizza dough pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and beverage removed from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grimaldi's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grimaldi's Pizzeria on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grimaldi's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink at prep area at the back not accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grimaldi's Pizzeria.
How does Grimaldi's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Grimaldi's Pizzeria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Grimaldi's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grimaldi's Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grimaldi's Pizzeria 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 Grimaldi's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grimaldi's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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