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 dateJanuary 31, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2763470
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6476008
DBPR license1616909

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 31, 2018
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 1, 2018
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed turkey (53°F – Cold Holding); griot (51°F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler at 9pm on 1/30/18 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches by the reach in cooler in the kitchen area, 2 live roaches under shelves by the prep table in kitchen area, 10 live roaches under the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 fresh droppings behind the 2 glass doors reach in cooler at prep area, approximately 20 fresh droppings behind reach in cooler in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority29-34-4

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

Warning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer, no chlorine test kit. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bottle of garlic in the handwashing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-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 8

#1Basic32-04-4

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

Warning
#2Basic36-37-4

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

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by the prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair in kitchen and prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor, oil, raw fish, onions and a bag of rice. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall at prep area close to reach in freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-02-4

Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning in men restroom. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:22 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
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.