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GRIO EXPRESS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3350787
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370047
DBPR license1616909

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage and carrots (65F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (56F – Cold Holding) sitting on prep table at room temperature. Per op held less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate53A-01-7

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

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#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. **Warning**

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#8Intermediate31A-06-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed in customer bathroom the hand washing sink missing. Per operator customer broke sink and In process of replacing sink. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. **Warning**

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#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bucket with utensils being stored in standing watrer temperature 80F. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-60-5

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back entrance of kitchen. **Warning**

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#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen cooked turkey sitting on top of freezer chest at room temperature. Operator placed items in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.