Griot Caribbean Plus
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Griot Caribbean Plus stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Griot Caribbean Plus on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
17
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.
View 11 violations
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
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
35
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Large hole damage of two (2) ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on hot holding box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light fixture damaged/in disrepair. Observed unshielded light in hood, hanging from wire above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
78
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked turkey , cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey , cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, all held overnight 48-51F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Turkey, Legume, Rice, all 24-36 hours since preparation per the operator, no date marks. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked Turkey cooling at room temperature. 122F at 10:05. Operator states for 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in to complete cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operated states that the Chef took it home with him. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls, no handles in bulk bean containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Large hole damage of two (2) ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on hot holding box. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food and debris on the floors through out front and back kitchen. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Light fixture damaged/in disrepair. Observed unshielded light in hood, hanging from wire above cook line. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic take out cups stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
32
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary test strips but used chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on plastic container old margarine container uses to dispense sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
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 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container lids stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork, cooked vegetables, fish overnight (48-52F - Cold Holding), due to problem with refrigeration. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exiting bathroom and then without hand washing put on gloves and engage in food service. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork, cooked vegetables, fish overnight (48-52F - Cold Holding), due to problem with refrigeration. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store got chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 has quaternary test strips but used chlorine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on plastic container old margarine container uses to dispense sauce. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by walk in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen meat in cardboard box's stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container lids stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple plastic containers defrosting on top of chest freezer. **Warning**
06-01-5
23
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form in creole.
11-26-1
82
Nov 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw chicken above lettuce. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at front counter hand wash sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of oil on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator uses chlorine to sanitize but ran out. Operator went to store and bought chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at front counter pork patties (78F - Cold Holding)overnight see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at front counter pork patties (78F - Cold Holding)overnight see stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee health agreement available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and bought chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
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. I sent owner form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge "ISLANDE FRANCOIS" only has learn2 serve food safety management principles. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe deli lids on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
26
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw fish above unwashed carrots. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. SIDANAT VERTISMA **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe 5 gal plastic container of sauce on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe portions cup on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
50
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at walk-in refrigerator black beans (52F over night cooling. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Not observe at this time. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner operator Sidana Vertismat lacks food manager certification. The only CFM is former employee/ owner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk-in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
58
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at walk-in refrigerator black beans (52°F over night cooling. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food Observe cooked pasta in to go bags in chest freezer. Operator discarded.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order **Admin Complaint**
50-18-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above cooked black beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observe in walk-in refrigerator water dripping from ceiling fan and spraying on food in refrigerator , cut lettuce,chicken,pork. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at walk-in refrigerator black beans (52°F over night cooling. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at Table ; pork (46F - Cold Holding); plantains (111F - Cold Holding). 2 observe at walk-in refrigerator chicken, (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding);; Turkey (47F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observe white rice that was reheating from the refrigerator at (88F - Reheating) in hot box per operator was there 2 hours . Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner operator Sidana Vertismat lacks food manager certification. The only CFM is former employee/ owner. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe approximately 2 dead roaches near water heater next to cook line in kitchen, approximately 10 dead roaches behind chest freezer in kitchen by walk-in refrigerator , 3 dead roaches under hand wash sink at front counter, approximately 5 dead roaches at front counter near portable ice machine, approximately 5 dead roaches under table at entrance to kitchen from dining room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observe in walk-in refrigerator water dripping from ceiling fan and spraying on food in refrigerator. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper food containers on floor under table. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk-in refrigerator. **Warning**
38-04-4
14
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe in walk-in raw fish over green peas. Operator discarded fish due to stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observe raw fish above unwashed peppers and lines. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2) observe At walk-in refrigerator fish,,cooked pasta,cooked rice (53-58F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observe fish, cooked meat,sliced tomato at 54°-55°F cold holding. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at prep table at room temperature plantains ,pork (64-74F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then hour and placed in freezer to rapidly cool. 2) observe At walk-in refrigerator fish,,cooked pasta,cooked rice (53-58F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observe fish, cooked meat,sliced tomato at 54°-55°F cold holding. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe at front counter cases of plastic bottles of water on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observe at kitchen hand wash sink cold water not turning on . - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
58
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2)Observe at prep table rice (65F - Cold Holding); Turkey (59F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they leave them on table till they finish,with no time as public health control for them. 2) Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; cut lettuce,cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding) due to no insert on top just large bowl that doesn't cover the refrigerator opening and cold air is escaping. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Not observe due to eos. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Sliced tomato, cut lettuce 55°F cold holding **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at hot box black rice (127F - Hot Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Not observe due to **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Observe black rice 120°F hot holding. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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 2022-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Griot Caribbean Plus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Griot Caribbean Plus on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Griot Caribbean Plus?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Griot Caribbean Plus.
How does Griot Caribbean Plus compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Griot Caribbean Plus most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Griot Caribbean Plus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Griot Caribbean Plus have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Griot Caribbean Plus 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 Griot Caribbean Plus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Griot Caribbean Plus is inspected around five times per year on average.
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