GRIO EXPRESS
4308 N SR 7 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33319
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked pork at 101°F and plantain 72°Fhot holding near cookline. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked goat meat at 71°F. As per operator goat meat was cooked 05/12/2020. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in hallway closest to ware wash area. 2 live roaches under steam table next to storage shelf 5 live roaches. under steam stable 1 live roach under three compartment sink 2 egg casings under handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Over 20 rodent droppings under steam table where container with flour is being stored in kitchen area. Over 50 rodent droppings under prep table next to whirlpool refrigerator Over 10 rodent droppings on right side of whirlpool refrigerator next to microwave stand. Over 5 rodent droppings under microwave stand in kitchen area Over 20 rodent droppings on left side of stoves on cookline Over 5 under prep sink in kitchen area. Over 10 under storage shelf next to steam table in kitchen area Over 10 rodent droppings under steam table on shelf where cook meat is being thawed 2 rodent droppings on top of steam table where cooked green plantains are kept Over 5 rodent droppings under 2 door cooler in ware wash area. Over 10 rodent droppings in bathroom area. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on top of flour container under steam table Over 10 rodent droppings on right side of maxx cold refrigerator in front service area separate from kitchen Over 10 rodent droppings behind maxx cold refrigerator Over 20 rodent droppings under front counter where chemicals are stored Over 10 rodent droppings under from counter where containers with single serve utensils are stored 5 rodent dropping in plastic tray used to stack sodas in maxx reach in cooler in front service area separate from kitchen Over 50 rodent droppings under maxx cold refrigerator in front service area **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked goat meat at 71°F. As per operator goat meat was cooked 05/12/2020. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee hand wash sink. **Warning**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour with no label. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat meat with no date mark. As per operator goat meat was cooked 05/12/2020. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-19-4Basic – 1. Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. 2. Two doors glass reach in cooler soiled in ware wash area. 3. Interior of both chest freezer soiled **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed old food debris in blender. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile at corner of dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under three compartment sink separated from kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Observed employee open bottle of water on top of steam table in kitchen area. 2. Observed employee can drink in 2 doors glass cooler in ware wash area **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. 1. Observed three hand bags on top of storage rack next to steam table 2. Observed employee open water bottle on prep table. **Warning**
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Observed exterior of microwave with old food residue. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of fry oil stored on the floor in kitchen area next to service area entrance. **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed two unlabeled packaged snacks in cheese ball snack containers on service counter. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage lid opened in back of restaurant. **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen cooked turkey thawing at room temperature under steam table in kitchen area. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service take out plates stored on floor in front service area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.
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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.