The Croquet Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at The Croquet Grill, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting The Croquet Grill squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tuna stored inside dry storage room. Operator removed. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of employee water stored on prep table in front of cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils in rice. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-09-4
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 pork stored over portioned plastic bag of cooked sausage. Operator moved raw pork below cooked sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef over cooked pork. Operator moved raw beef below cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; milk, opened/date marked 9/16. At reach in cooler; mozzarella cheese and cojita cheese opened/date marked 9/16. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils in rice. See stop sale. **Warning**
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 glass door reach in cooler; sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on liquor rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door reach in cooler; cut melon (53F - Cooling 9:31/53F 10:20). Operator stated melon cut 15 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
27
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs mixed in bowl then handled cooking oil bottle, clean equipment and ready to eat vegetables without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while rinsing to place in dishwasher and then removed clean dishes from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. Employee touched hat/hair/glasses and then continued preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; house made cooked pepper aioli prepared/date marked 8/27. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At bar; hand wash sink inoperable, no hot or cold running water provided. **Warning**
31A-04-4
50
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates stored not protected or inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Croquet Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Croquet Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Croquet Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Croquet Grill.
How does The Croquet Grill compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
The Croquet Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has The Croquet Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Croquet Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Croquet Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Croquet Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Croquet Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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