GRAND CAFE
2491 NE 186 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33180
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of cooked egg plant. Located under flat grill. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in thank you bags. Located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Temperature was 78°F and eggs were located on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice stored in rice holder without time marking. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in ware wash area being blocked by milkshake machine. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from kitchen area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Showed manager plans approved by DBPR. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter used as a dump sink. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed on front counter for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Advised manager and he instructed employee to wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth directly lining sushi rice. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag being stored on side of flat grill and employee drinks being stored on prep tables throughout establishment. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler and various sodas stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.