EVENTS BY GRATEFUL PALATE
3003 NE 32 AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers return to kitchen with soiled dishes, then pick up and serve plated food without washing hands. Chef instructed serves to wash hands. Observed proper handwashing thereafter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink and then prepared food. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray in expo hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator provided email communication with Plan Review from Jan 31, 2024. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Dessert room – triple door reach in and reach in freezer handles and gaskets visibly soiled. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to walk in units has opening at bottom right of door. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.