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Licensee
Name:
THE GRIDDLE
License Number:
SEA6022241
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
12/01/2026
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
275 NORTHEAST SPANISH RIVER BLVD BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
03/03/2026
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw smoked salmon with gloved hands then proceed to handle cooked food items without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. Discussed proper handling of raw foods with operator/employee
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands. See Stop Sale
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
License expired 12-1-25. Observed food handling at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Observed employee handling ice with for beverages with bare hands.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (71F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line with no temperature control for approximately 30 minutes. Item received pre cooked, not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink blocked by rack, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
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. Not provided for new employee. Provided to operator
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. 2 provided, per operator 4 employees currently employed more than 60 days
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