WEST PALM BEACH, Palm Beach County

DESI SUBS AND GRILLS

2601 S MILITARY TRL STE 43, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Mar 30, 2026
City
WEST PALM BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-13-5

Detail 24479023

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw hamburger patties stored on top and located at the bottom portion a box of sliced mushrooms. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24479016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator item was held at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes while preparing orders before being placed in front counter cold holding unit. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed cheese in reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 24479019

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Detail 24479025

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on air conditioning vent over double door reach in freezer.

12B-07-4

Detail 24479026

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle stored on top of microwave next to spices.

40-06-5

Detail 24479022

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf stored next to dry spices.

08B-38-4

Detail 24479024

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers of cooking oil and bag of basmati rice stored on kitchen floor.

10-20-4

Detail 24479020

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handle.

22-08-4

Detail 24479021

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24479027

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of single door reach in freezer has accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 24479018

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 24479017

Basic - Working containers of food (salt)removed from original container not identified by common name.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24230778

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated license will be renewed by end of day. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24230780

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. cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24230776

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (54F - Cold Holding) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24230777

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Advised operator vacuum breaker required for hose at mop sink. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24230779

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24230781

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance over triple sink. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 24230775

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator chlorine must be 100ppm. Operator added chlorine to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-07-4

Detail 23558155

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Kitchen;Bottles of medicine stored above food prep area Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Basic: 1Total: 9

12A-12-4

Detail 23379799

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Advised operator who washed hands Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23379798

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; Raw portioned chicken above potato fries. Operator fixed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 23379794

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reach-in Cooler; Raw shell eggs stored above mushroom Operator removed eggs Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23379795

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; Raw shrimp stored above potato fries Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23379800

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. Reach-in Freezer; Raw turkey stored above raw fish Operator fixed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23379802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top Cooler; sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator held at cooler for approximately two hours Operator moved to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 23379797

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 Flip Top Cooler; cut lettuce (47F - Cooling)since 12:30pm at 3:30pm@ 4:15pm-44F At this currrent rate food will not reach 41F within four hours. Operator moved to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23379801

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter; Air freshener stored beside bbq sauce Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 23379796

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At Seating Area; Standing cooler with flan packages for grab and go unlabeled Advised operator who begin labeling Corrective Action Taken

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 22646727

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw shrimps stored over bag of peanuts in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22646721

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one.

11-26-1

Detail 22646722

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. Emailed one.

14-01-5

Detail 22646726

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in seasoning container. Manager removed the container. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22646719

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. East side of the hood.

13-03-4

Detail 22646724

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair.

14-11-5

Detail 22646720

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door cooler gaskets torn

25-05-4

Detail 22646725

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open paper plates on top shelf in dry food storage area stored not protected or inverted. Manager inverted the plates. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22646723

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By slicer.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 22344365

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator provided

02C-04-5

Detail 22344366

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....chicken tikka masala in reach in freezer . Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 22344367

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...chicken tikka masala , operator date marked . Corrected On-Site

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22062525

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 2023-06-15: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22062526

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Total: 9

22-45-4

Detail 21792140

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...recommended employee prepared sanitizer solution at time of inspection. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21792145

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 live fly , flying around in dishwashing area. Employee killed and cleaned . Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 21792141

High Priority - Spoiled Ham burger with mold-like growth. Employee stated that it is unused cooler, they didn't aware about it.See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21792142

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Spoiled Ham burger with mold-like growth. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21792143

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding chicken samosa 128°-130° in hot holding box , cooked chicken legs 99° at kitchen being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked on food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21792139

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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

31B-02-4

Detail 21792138

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the dishwashing sink . Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21792146

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21792144

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. Warning

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-08-5

Detail 21501650

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.... ready to eat gyros, turkey with raw raw ground beef in same container in reach in cooler . Operator discarded ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21501649

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 47°, yogurt sauce 47° in cold hold table , chicken 49° in reach in cooler at front line kitchen being held less than four hours. Operator moved food another acceptable cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21501651

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20635694

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. Front counter: 2oz feta cheese (53°F); 6oz tzatziki sauce (51°F) was left overnight in cooler see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20635697

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: 2oz feta cheese (53°F); 6oz tzatziki sauce (51°F) was left overnight in cooler see stop sale. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20635698

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter and reach in freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20635695

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout establishment Repeat Violation

08B-63-4

Detail 20635696

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored in hallway going to the restrooms not secured Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20430404

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler. Manager put on bottom shelf.

41-17-4

Detail 20430407

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine in spray bottle with no label.

14-69-4

Detail 20430406

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

22-16-4

Detail 20430403

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Through the cooler. Shelves solid in dry storage area.

08B-63-4

Detail 20430405

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Establishment has reach in cooler in hallway were customers pass by to use public restrooms.