Okee Grill
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Okee Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Okee Grill trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment walked behind counter into kitchen then handled clean utensils and clean equipment to scoop ice for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Grab and Go reach in cooler; sliced turkey and cheese sandwich (48F - Ambient Cooling 11:25/48F 11:45); sliced ham and pork sandwich (50F - Ambient Cooling 11:25/50F 11:45). Operator stated sandwiches prepared at/cooling since 8:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to storage area reach in cooler/freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
70
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to mop sink no paper towels provided discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizer, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
74
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In Kitchen; spray bottle containing chemical unlabeled . Advised operator
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At Dry Storage Area; Cases of plastic bottled water and drinks stored on the floor Advised operator
08B-38-4
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Grab and Go reach in cooler; Cuban sandwich ham and Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); buffalo chicken wrap (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items prepared 2 days prior, held in cooler on bottom shelf for 2 days, multiple items blocking airflow from fan at top of cooler. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At flip top cooler; commercially processed sliced turkey opened 4/22 marked with use by date 5/15. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; cooked pork prepared on-site 4/22 marked with use by date 5/25. Advised Operator date marking requirements 7 days after opening/preparation. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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 Grab and Go reach in cooler; Cuban sandwich ham and Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); buffalo chicken wrap (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items prepared 2 days prior, held in cooler on bottom shelf for 2 days, multiple items blocking airflow from fan at top of cooler. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front line double glass door low boy reach in cooler; standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
61
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green color liquid spray bottle by three compartment sink not labeled.
41-17-4
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 one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked small stepladder . Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Employee lodged the roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.at front counter hand sink. Employee reloaded the roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed License expired on 12/01/2023. License current in the system.
50-09-4
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Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with chips, candy , sugar below front counter. Manager moved bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above mayonnaise, relish in reach in cooler at prep station . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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...ham , turkey sandwich 63° in traveling cart being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham sandwich63°, turkey sandwich 63° in traveling cart being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
47
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Okee Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Okee Grill on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Okee Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Okee Grill.
How does Okee Grill compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Okee Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Okee Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Okee Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Okee 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 Okee Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Okee Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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