Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach

Last inspected:

220 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Overview

Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach has accumulated 176 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for sewage backup and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: after a June 2025 emergency order citing 25 violations, the restaurant has faced consecutive compliance orders and administrative complaints through January 2026, with inspectors documenting 12 violations and 3 high-priority citations in the most recent visit.

Most recent closure: June 2, 2025 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
177Violations
2Closures
$1,360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:52:00
Sewage back up 08:45:00

Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,360.00

Disciplinary action history for Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025064255 $560.00 Aug 4, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2025043476 $400.00 Jun 2, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2024062674 $400.00 Oct 22, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach last inspected?
Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach last shut down?
Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach was last shut down on June 2, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach had?
Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach find?
Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
How much has Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach been fined?
Elle Caribbean Grill in Boynton Beach has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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