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MR MACK ISLAND GRILL

With 16 inspections documented, MR MACK ISLAND GRILL maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in WEST PALM BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2400 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 16 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908763

  • 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; opened bag of raw shrimp stored over ice cream. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/inside oven; cut cabbage pineapple slaw (44F - Cold Holding); cut/prepped raw fish (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items neither prepared nor portioned today, held in unit overnight. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler; canned cream sauce (45F -Ambient Cooling 1:40). Operator stated can opened more than 4 hours prior at 9:30. See Stop Sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line cold well; cut cabbage pineapple slaw (44F - Cold Holding); cut/prepped raw fish (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items neither prepared nor portioned today, held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler; canned cream sauce (45F -Ambient Cooling 1:40). Operator stated can opened more than 4 hours prior at 9:30. See Stop Sale.
  • 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/inside oven; cooked cabbage (102F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cabbage cooked prior to being held, less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh squeezed lemonade, squeezed and bottled in establishment no warning label. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label. Operator removed from establishment. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504485

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504484

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498924

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson expired 3/15/2020 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498923

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson expired 3/15/2020 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498789

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson expired 3/15/2020 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480923

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson expired 3/15/2020 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498674

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen crawling on wall behind cooking equipment at cook line. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson 3/15/20, expired 3/15/25. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479989

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson expired 3/15/2020 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 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. Emailed operator employee health reporting policy paper at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479173

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line inside kitchen Observed approximately 2 dead roaches underneath triple sink inside kitchen
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling in between wall and steam table unit at front counter.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (47F-cold holding); cut lettuce (51F-cold holding) at cold holding unit at front counter. Per operator, items not prepped or portioned today, items placed at unit approximately 2 hours ago. Advised operator to move into colder unit to bring items to 41F within 1 hour or place ice bags to chill.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Wilson expired 3/15/2020
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed clean food containers soiled with food debris at clean storage rack in kitchen.
  • 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. Observed 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. Emailed operator employee health reporting policy paper at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, per operator items made more than 24 hours ago inside tall ranch in cooler in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886749

  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Employee handled soiled dishes while scraping, washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01A-17-5:High Priority - Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. Establishment receiving prepackaged unpasteurized pineapple juice with ginger. See stop sale. Operator stated will no longer offer products for sale to customers. Admin Complaint
  • 01A-16-4:High Priority - Food in a hermetically sealed container received from an unapproved source. Multiple juice products containing temperature control for safety ingredients without required label/information; nutrition information/date packaged/expiration/address. See stop sale. Operator stated will no longer offer products for sale to customers. Admin Complaint
  • 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; opened bag of raw shrimp stored over cooked meat pies. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food in a hermetically sealed container received from an unapproved source. Multiple juice products containing temperature control for safety ingredients without required label/information; nutrition information/date packaged/expiration/address. Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. Establishment receiving prepackaged unpasteurized pineapple juice with ginger. See stop sale.
  • 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 front line display cabinet; meat pie (118F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (128F - Hot Holding). Operator stated reheated/cooked prior to being placed in cabinet, held less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726064

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice storage container; scoop handle broken off, scoop has no handle, used to dispense rice. Operator discarded scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Double door upright stainless reach in cooler; cooked goat (52F - Cooling 10:45am/52F - Cooling 11:15am). Operator stated cooling since 7:00am, stored in full, covered pan, at this rate will not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours, uncovered, moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512185

  • 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 double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked oxtail (65F - Cooling). Operator stated item cooked last night, cooling overnight in full deep pan with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
  • 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. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked oxtail (65F - Cooling). Operator stated item cooked last night, cooling overnight in full deep pan with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
  • 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 upright single door stainless reach in freezer; portioned/plastic wrapped raw salmon stored over ready to eat plantains. Operator moved raw salmon to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513074

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Craig McKenzie. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511840

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347672

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Rubber bus pans and to go containers not inverted - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container no label- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Drawers - raw shrimp over raw vegetables- operator inverted. Corrected On-Site 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. Front counter hot make table - fried chicken (126F - Hot Holding), kitchen warmer - fried chicken (116F - Hot Holding) both held under 2 hours - operator moved to oven to reheat. display warmer - Jamaican Patties (130F- Hot Holding); jerk chicken (125F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours - operator moved to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beans (80F - Cooling) 11:00am cooling since 9:00am - just 2 hours stored in deep covered pot - operator moved to freezer in shallow containers to facilitate the cooling process **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. Warning