GRAND CAFE SANDWICH & ESPRESSO BAR
2905 STIRLING RD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70F – Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared yesterday and has been held at room temperature overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (55F – Cold Holding) being held on speed rack in kitchen for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to oven to begin cooking **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70F – Hot Holding). Per operator sushi rice was prepared yesterday and has been held at room temperature overnight. Sushi rice not time marked and no written plan for time as a public health control. Discussed with operator and provided time as a public health control written plan. See Stop Sale.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse containers. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to use three compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in control device located next to rear entrance. Not installed above any food preparation/storage areas
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,dust. Observed on screen mounts, poles to shelving at cook line flip top cooler
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door stainless outside of office area
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.