Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GRIO EXPRESS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 15, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2729438
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6339823
DBPR license1616909

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 15, 2018 10:36 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 15, 2018 4:42 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority03D-02-4

High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 5 flies by the rear door. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches behind prep table facing the steam table in kitchen area, 1 live roach by the handwashing sink in the kitchen area, 2 live roaches behind the reach in cooler in the kitchen area, 3 live roaches behind the freezer at dry storage/ prep area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 dead rodent in glue pad behind the freezer in prep/ dry storage area, approximately 20 fresh droppings behind freezer in prep/ dry storage area, approximately 30 fresh droppings behind prep table and reach cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Observed Poultry (57°F – Cooling); cooked turkey (57-65°F – Cold holding ); pork (65-68°F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler at 9:30 pm on 2/14/18 Repeat Violation**turkey (81°F – Cold holding); pork (101°F – Cooling); (89-101°F – Cooling); goat (86-91°F – Cooling stored under the shelves of the prep table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of stainless steel reach-in freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, men restroom **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 40 dead roaches in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, rear door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-4

Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered, salt **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor, observed a pot of cooked veggies on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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