Griot Caribbean Plus

1558 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 5, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
African
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
35
Score
High Risk

Griot Caribbean Plus Llc, located at 1558 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 5 in West Palm Beach, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, with a score of 35. This inspection identified 2 critical, 6 major, and 3 minor violations, including issues with food dispensing containers and ceiling disrepair. Over its 16 recorded inspections, Griot Caribbean Plus Llc has predominantly received high-risk ratings.

14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
32
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
23
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
82
Nov 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
26
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
29
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
14
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
67
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bananas bowl in containers of sliced onions.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile by walkin refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, above single-service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bananas bowl raw shelled eggs above celery in walkin refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table pork (108-112F - Hot Holding) due to foods not in insert but above the rice. Operator fried pork pork (172F - Reheating) Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked vegetables at 11:52 with 2hour left (92F - Cooling) at 12:36 86F due to being in deep plastic containers and not in refrigerator. Operator placed eggs placed in refrigerator . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical plug in front counter hand sink, Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator uses chlorine, but has quaternary test strips
16-32-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese that operator stated that is made 2 day ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed cold water in hand sink at front counter with no pressure.
27-17-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)