PRESS & GRIND CAFE
474 N FEDERAL HWY · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken then ready to eat food with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed Greek yogurt spread (50F – Cold Holding), pesto (48-50F – Cold Holding), cut cherry tomatoes (47-48F – Cold Holding) at flip top #2. Additionally, marinated raw chicken (47-48F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in back prep area items were not prepped or portioned today. Additionally, observed raw chicken breast (78-80F – Cold Holding) thawing in sink for less than 2 hours. Items in cooler held for more than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one small flying insect at kitchen area, not landing on anything. Operator killed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Greek yogurt spread (50F – Cold Holding), pesto (48-50F – Cold Holding), cut cherry tomatoes (47-48F – Cold Holding) at flip top #2. Additionally, marinated raw chicken (47-48F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in back. None of the foods prepped or portioned today. Held in cooler more than 4 hours.. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried eggs hot held at 120-135. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at back area. Operator removed blockage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Quiche and milk. Paperwork provided to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to single serve containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint. Additionally, employee with long ponytail ineffective as it is touching food. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:34 PM.
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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.