Proper Grit in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
251 N Narcissus Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401Proper Grit in West Palm Beach has been inspected 20 times between 2016 and March 2026, accumulating 75 violations—an average of 3.75 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows an escalating pattern of violations in 2024 and 2025. Management awareness violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections; employee health policy and proper hand washing violations were cited in 4 inspections across 2024–2025. A September 30, 2025 routine inspection documented 33 violations including 6 high-priority findings—the single highest violation count on record—and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. An October 8, 2025 follow-up inspection recommended an administrative complaint, suggesting formal enforcement was under consideration. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 documented 6 basic violations, all related to time as a control for potentially hazardous foods, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Proper Grit in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Proper Grit in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021009732 | $160.00 | Feb 5, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Proper Grit in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Proper Grit in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Proper Grit in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Proper Grit in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Proper Grit in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Proper Grit in West Palm Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Proper Grit in West Palm Beach had?
- Proper Grit in West Palm Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Proper Grit in West Palm Beach find?
- Proper Grit in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Proper Grit in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Proper Grit in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Proper Grit in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Proper Grit in West Palm Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Proper Grit in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Proper Grit in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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