Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
1558 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 5, West Palm Beach, FL 33401Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach has accumulated 392 violations across 51 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach and rodent activity. In February 2023, inspectors returned on consecutive days citing administrative complaints. Fire safety records document a 2020 violation for operating a fryer without proper hood suppression. The facility has faced 11 disciplinary actions totaling $8,400 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $2,000.
Most recent closure: September 22, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (4)
Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (11)
Total fines on record: $8,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023033479 | — | Jun 12, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 2--2023037943 | $800.00 | Jun 29, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023019709 | — | Feb 22, 2023 | Orlando | |
| 2--2022057975 | $800.00 | Nov 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022051527 | — | Sep 23, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2022037960 | — | Jul 22, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 2--2022005790 | $2,000.00 | Jan 5, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021056978 | $2,000.00 | Oct 27, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021051853 | $800.00 | Nov 1, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021006468 | $1,600.00 | Jan 6, 2021 | Panama City Beach | |
| 2--2018056296 | $400.00 | Oct 24, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Observed at prep table fryer-with no exhaust.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections45 violations · 24 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 11 inspections58 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections47 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections47 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections26 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach was last shut down on September 22, 2022 for roach 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 Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach had?
- Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach find?
- Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach has 11 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $8,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $8,400.00 across 11 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Griot Caribbean Plus LLC in West Palm Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Griot Carribean Take Out (2020).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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