Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GRIO EXPRESS

4308 N SR 7 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33319

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3581899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10783505
DBPR license1616909

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Picliz (64F – Cold Holding) on prep table at room temperature per. Observed cooked turkey legs (44-56F – Cold Holding)on prep table out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Employee placed in freezer chest to cool.

#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (108F – Hot Holding) cooked potatoes (67F – Hot Holding) per operator out of temperature less than 3 hours. Employee turned up steam table **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan over hand washing sink in kitchen.

#17Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In one bathroom

#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bathrooms

Basic 13

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms toilet bowls Hand washing sink in other bathroom.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerators

#3Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Kitchen area.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink. Next to fryer and behind cook line out.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and gatoraid stored on the floor at front counter

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind freezer chest in rear kitchen

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a bucket stored in standing water 77F in kitchen.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed GE reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered Observed cooked chicken, black rice and legumes not covered in freezer chest. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line

#13Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.