Lewis Prime Grill

7040 Seminole Pratt Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
17
Score
High Risk

Lewis Prime Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Heat strip failed to turn black” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Loxahatchee average 76, so Lewis Prime Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

11
Inspections
7
Critical latest
7
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee pound steak with gloves on then handled sliced white American cheese with said gloves; no hand wash. See Stop sale for sliced white American cheese. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler across from cook line: sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked Philly meat (103F 2:40pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12:25pm. At walk in freezer: house made queso (104F at 2:50pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12:30pm. Products did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
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. Observed employee handle cellphone then put gloves on and handled clean pan from dishwasher; no hand wash. Employee washed hands and cleaned and sanitized pan. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator corrected. Heat strip turned black. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee pound steak with gloves on then handled sliced white American cheese with said gloves; no hand wash. See Stop sale for sliced white American cheese.
01B-13-4
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 flip top cooler across from cook line: sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked Philly meat (103F 2:40pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12:25pm. At walk in freezer: house made queso (104F at 2:50pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12:30pm. Products did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area: cooked pasta (69F at 2:15pm; 67F at 2:50pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 30 mins. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. At flip top cooler across from cook line: cut butter (49F at 2:30pm; 48F at 3:00pm - Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1:30pm. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. Advised operator to quick chill over stacked portion. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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. 2 persons employed 3 approximately 3 weeks.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 poster to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
51-13-4
17
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. For both dishwasher machine one in kitchen other one in kitchen area. Operator moved sanitizer procedure to 3 compartment sink quaternary 200 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: For both dishwasher machine one in kitchen other one in kitchen area. Operator moved sanitizer procedure to 3 compartment sink quaternary 200 ppm **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
86
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left kitchen to the outside of the restaurant then came back right to the line to keep preparing food without washing hands first. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. For both dishwasher machine one in kitchen other one in kitchen area. Operator moved sanitizer procedure to 3 compartment sink quaternary 200 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooler under grill Raw burgers stored above whole muscle beef Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler Spinach dip 10/4 Cooked rice 10/6 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - 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.for butter and Bernnaise kept on expo side. Operator timed marked for the remaining time of 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner bottles stored next to vinegar and oil under steam table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar area Provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
35
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies flying around in kitchen; 1 landing on prep table. Operator killed all. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around along cook line landing on box of gloves and side of pan containing breading at fryer. 1 live, small flying insect flying around at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 3 live, small flying insects flying around in dish wash area of kitchen landing on trash can. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in kitchen near cook line. Operator killed all. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Basalmic onion dated 04/29 stored in low boy near cookline. At flip top cooler unit on expo line pico de gallo dated 04/20. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: In walk in cooler: Balsamic onions(108F at 2:24pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11:30am. Item did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Item was sitting on top of ice. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
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. On stove top: beef sauce (125F - Hot holding) As per chef, made 5 mins prior. Operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: On stove top: Molten butter(130F - Hot holding) As per chef, made 3 hours prior. Operator reheated to 165F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep counter near double glass door reach in coolers: house made marinara (123F at 3:17pm; 115F at 4:13pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 1 hour. At current rate of cooling, marinara sauce will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator decided to reheat to 165F and restart cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: In walk in cooler: Balsamic onions(108F at 2:24pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11:30am. Item did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Item was sitting on top of ice. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Unwashed peppers stored over key lime pie and various sauces. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: In walk in cooler: Unwashed avocados stored over various sauces, cooked eggs in pans and other food items. Employee stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employe take trash outside then return to kitchen then handled clean wiping cloth and prep table; no glove removal;no hand wash. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around along cook line landing on box of gloves and side of pan containing breading at fryer. 1 live, small flying insect flying around at dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At double glass door reach in cooler: raw beef strips in pans stored above raw pork. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Basalmic onion dated 04/29 stored in low boy near cookline. At flip top cooler unit on expo line pico de gallo dated 04/20. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee take garbage out with gloves then touch clean wiping cloth and prep counter; no glove change. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Basalmic onion dated 04/29 stored in low boy near cookline. At flip top cooler unit on expo line pico de gallo dated 04/20. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top: beef sauce (125F - Hot holding) As per chef, made 5 mins prior. Operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb added to hose bibb at mop sink. Advised operator to provide. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At double glass door reach in near cookline: skinned cooked potatoes cooked and frozen 04/24 removed and thawed but not properly date marked when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At flip top cooler unit near cookline hand wash sink, Chipotle deviled eggs (raw eggs) prepared on site not date marked as per operator made more than 24 hrs. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep counter near double glass door reach in coolers: house made marinara (123F at 3:17pm; 115F at 4:13pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 1 hour. At current rate of cooling, marinara sauce will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator decided to reheat to 165F and restart cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Unwashed peppers stored over key lime pie and various sauces. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
08B-17-4
21
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lewis Prime Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lewis Prime Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lewis Prime Grill?

Across the inspection record, “heat strip failed to turn black” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lewis Prime Grill.

How does Lewis Prime Grill compare to other restaurants in Loxahatchee?

Lewis Prime Grill most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Loxahatchee average of 76.

Has Lewis Prime Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lewis Prime Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lewis Prime Grill 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 Lewis Prime Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lewis Prime Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.