DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE GRIDDLE

275 Northeast Spanish River Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788183

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713211

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall behind mop sink Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer >100ppm Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Warning
  • 12A-13-4: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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from Dishwasher without washing hands and putting on gloves Employee washed hands and put Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not properly separated from open container of muffins in chest freezer Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785475

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at right side 1 door white on cook line
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand wash sinks. Provided to operator. Operator posted Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken/cooked sausage in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol rust oleum stored with food items on cook line shelf. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on slicer blade/guard. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/mount

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459498

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit- observed handle of spoon being stored inside egg salad.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Main kitchen expo window storage shelf- observed Togo containers being stored not inverted.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384085

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted sign Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter has no paper towels manager filled Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.