GREEN HOUSE
Food safety records indicate GREEN HOUSE in WEST PALM BEACH has 13 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Southwest 151st Terrace
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462279
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic portioned bag of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken below raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Rehydrated rice noodles in water, no time mark. Operator stated rice noodles rehydrated 30 minutes prior, applied appropriate time mark. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. 1 employee hired less than 60 days, no proof employee informed of reporting responsibility. Operator informed employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Advised Operator to properly date mark items prepared, frozen, thawed and then held at refrigeration.
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461799
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875304
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under/behind equipment. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insect found in kitchen landing on unwrapped single service articles. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insect. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee sprayed pesticide, touched garbage can, broom and dust pan then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide labeled for household use only present in establishment on shelf under prep table next to food and service equipment in kitchen. Operator sprayed pesticide labeled "for residential use only" on live roach crawling out of fryer oil box at cook line in kitchen. Advised Operator of proper use/storage. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat chicken broth. Operator moved raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling out of fryer oil box. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor in front of oven. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on floor under prep table. 1 live roach in kitchen on floor under hand washing sink at cook line. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line; rehydrated rice noodles in water (84F - Ambient Cooling 11:15/84F 11:45). Operator stated rice noodles rehydrated 30 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, added ice to facilitate faster cooling. At reach in cooler; cooked noodles (95F - Cooling 11:20am/95F 11:50am). Operator stated noodles cooling since 10:30am, tightly wrapped in plastic, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, uncovered and moved to freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-13-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10839533
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836544
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 15 dead roaches behind cook line on floor. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach in dry storage area. Approximately 1 dead roach in ladies restroom on floor. Approximately 3 dead roaches at Front counter where boba teas are made. In kitchen under microwave glue trap with approximately 5 dead roaches. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen under flip top coolers and cook line floor soiled with grease and food debris. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize floors. Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen near back door and grease trap opening strong foul odor emitting into kitchen. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged containers of raw beef stored directly above bags of cooked meatballs. Discussed with operator to correct storage of products. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 3 live roaches crawling on meat slicer and food preparation table. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor under hand washing sink. In kitchen approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor. Discussed with operator to eliminate roaches and clean and sanitize kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5: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 Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, discussed with operator to add label to bottle. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798825
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838922
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from dining room, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled clean equipment and utensils and dishes to prepare and serve food to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned plastic container of raw chicken stored over portioned plastic wrapped raw pork. Operator moved raw chicken below raw pork. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 8 live roaches in kitchen crawling on/under expo line. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize areas. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice warmer; cooked rice (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice cooked prior to being held in warmer less than 2 hours, reheated to 185F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 7/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838618
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727291
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At Lift top cooler/reach in; raw shell eggs (58F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 1 hour, moved to upright stainless reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Lift top cooler/reach in; tofu (56F - Cold Holding). At Flip top cooler; bean sprouts (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler(s) for 1 hour, moved to upright stainless reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen; hand wash sink blocked by multiple items being stored in sink. Operator removed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615791
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 10/19/23. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505854
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At cook line Lift top cooler; house made beef broth (48F - Cooling). Operator stated beef broth prepared last night, cooling inside lift top cooler in deep pot with tight fitting lid overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At cook line Lift top cooler; house made beef broth (48F - Cooling). Operator stated beef broth prepared last night, cooling inside lift top cooler in deep pot with tight fitting lid overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer; non-food grade "thank you" bag used to store/in direct contact with raw beef. Operator removed from bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; storage container of raw beef stored over storage container of cooked pork egg rolls. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line lift top cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked rice noodles (55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked rice noodles (55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line; rice noodles rehydrated in water (72F - Ambient Cooling 12:00pm/72F - Ambient Cooling 12:58pm). Operator stated rice noodles rehydrated in water1 hour prior, stored in 5 gallon bucket at room temperature, at this rate rice noodles will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice/moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink next to mop sink; blocked by mop bucket and cleaning supplies. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to mop sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 10/19/23. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/22/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505654
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349067
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At kitchen hand wash sink; 1 dead roach on sink, 1 dead roach on floor under sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front line ice bin; scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around prep table next to triple sink landing on clean knives/chopsticks/cutting board/wall. 1 live, small flying insect in kitchen at expo line landing on clean dishes. Operator removed utensils/dishes to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front line; hand wash sink used to rinse shaker cups. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning