The Griddle
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
21
Score
The Griddle, located at 275 Northeast Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 3, 2026, with a score of 21. This inspection identified 6 critical, 6 major, and 1 minor violation, including issues with soiled wiping cloths, improper handwashing after handling raw food, and bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. While this recent inspection noted several significant violations, historical records for The Griddle show a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its nine scored visits.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
6
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
21
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
45
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw smoked salmon with gloved hands then proceed to handle cooked food items without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. Discussed proper handling of raw foods with operator/employee
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands. See Stop Sale
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Observed food handling at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (71F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line with no temperature control for approximately 30 minutes. Item received pre cooked, not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink blocked by rack, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Not provided for new employee. Provided to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. 2 provided, per operator 4 employees currently employed more than 60 days
53B-13-5
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Core (Minor)
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