Island Grill
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
64
Score
Island Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet with hose attached. Advised Operator to acquire additional vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee entered the exited restroom then entered kitchen and handled clean equipment and clean utensils used to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked plantains (74F - Cooling 2:20/74F 2:50). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator who posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
64
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dead roach while rubbing/smashing with fingers then touched food storage containers, clean utensils and clean equipment used to prepare food. Advised Operator and employee to wash hands, clean and sanitize utensils, storage containers and equipment before use.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches inside walk-in freezer, no food stored, walk-in freezer only accessible through walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area.
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cabinet behind front counter. 1 dead roach in kitchen on shelf over prep table across from grill. Operator removed dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the open the flour bucket, a small container with no handle was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen; Employee rubbed nose with hands then handled carrots without washing hands first. Advise employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in Cooler; Cooked spinach (47F - Cooling) Per operator item was prepared and held overnight in cooler. Item did not reach 41F within six hours **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in Cooler; Cooked spinach (47F - Cooling) Per operator item was prepared and held overnight in cooler. Item did not reach 41F within six hours See stop sale
03D-02-5
64
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Walk-in Cooler; cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked plantains (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler overnight See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Walk-in Cooler; cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked plantains (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler overnight See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged At Walk-in Freezer; Raw chicken over ready to eat food (cabbage) Advised operator who removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At Walk-in Freezer; Raw chicken in direct contact with non food grade (to go) bags Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter; Rubbing alcohol and soap store beside single use items (plastic cups) Advised operator who removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Warm Box; black rice (122F - Hot Holding) Per operator held for less than an hour Advised operator to reheat to 165+F **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. At Walk-in Freezer; raw chicken (38F); raw beef (37F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (39F - Cold Holding) Per Operator food held for approximately two days. **Warning**
03A-05-5
39
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Happy Kleen all purpose detergent powder bucket used to store flour.explained. She discarded the flour and bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot stored in hand sink in back room. Manager removed the pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back room. Manager stocked paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back room. Manager filled the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square plastic container in the flower . Explained and she removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked turkey, cooked chicken, gravy , chicken gravy, tomato pest , rice , black beans , goat was cooked 2 days ago at walk in cooler . Operator date marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....cooked pork, cooked plantains, cooked turkey at walk in cooler , operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....curry chicken 45°, jerk chicken 46° stuck on other at walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....curry chicken 45°, jerk chicken 46° stuck on other at walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink....washing hand in prep sink . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Hot water at handwashing sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. ..observed 96° water .
27-24-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....gravy , chicken soup, sauce , fried pork, chicken, jerk chicken at walk in cooler . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered..several food in walk in cooler. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Grill on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Grill.
How does Island Grill compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Island Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Island Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Grill 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 Island Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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