Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GRANDPA'S DINER

7588 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY · PORT SAINT LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3702841
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741316
DBPR license6603099

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sliced cheese employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese shredded 52f cold holding ,Eggplant 10 pieces 50f cold holding , Egg salad 50f cold holding , Chicken salad 51f cold holding , ,tuna salad 57f cold holding , left in cooler overnight manager disposed of products. Coleslaw 47f cold holding , beef 46f cold holding , Three door fridge, sausage 48f cold holding , potato 51f cold holding , mashed potato 50f cold holding, pasta 55f cold holding , cheese 51f cold holding , sausage 48f cold holding , potato 51f cold holding , mashed potato 50f cold holding, pasta 55f cold holding , cheese 51f cold holding , fish 51f cold holding , pork 52f cold holding , coleslaw 54f cold holding , cut tomatoes 52f cold holding ,

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to bag in a box, manager moved **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ice machine draining in to hand sink in server station

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. Multiple employees emailed form

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

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.

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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